| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $126.25 | 7.267% | $135.4246 | $135.42 | $135.40 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.28 | 3.756% | $88.4831 | $88.48 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.36 | 5.401% | $155.3189 | $155.32 | $155.30 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.39 | 8.840% | $211.5741 | $211.57 | $211.55 | $211.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.87 | 6.414% | $7.3106 | $7.31 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.42 | 9.480% | $117.6034 | $117.60 | $117.60 | $117.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.70 | 5.150% | $69.0836 | $69.08 | $69.10 | $69.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $733.27 | $784.7983 | $784.78 | $784.75 | $784.80 | |