| 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 | $127.54 | 7.395% | $136.9716 | $136.97 | $136.95 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.28 | 8.458% | $79.478 | $79.48 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.71 | 11.123% | $181.9195 | $181.92 | $181.90 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.95 | 8.740% | $78.2384 | $78.24 | $78.25 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.49 | 7.229% | $6.9592 | $6.96 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.88 | 13.851% | $177.4709 | $177.47 | $177.45 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.57 | 12.757% | $214.881 | $214.88 | $214.90 | $214.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.42 | $875.9186 | $875.92 | $875.90 | $876.00 | |