| 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 | $127.70 | 6.622% | $136.1563 | $136.16 | $136.15 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.33 | 5.628% | $5.63 | $5.63 | $5.65 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.86 | 5.572% | $187.7704 | $187.77 | $187.75 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.72 | 5.451% | $125.1914 | $125.19 | $125.20 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.87 | 5.751% | $100.326 | $100.33 | $100.35 | $100.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.47 | 9.270% | $39.8508 | $39.85 | $39.85 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.91 | 9.541% | $91.9159 | $91.92 | $91.90 | $91.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $644.86 | $686.8408 | $686.85 | $686.85 | $686.90 | |