| 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 | $127.88 | 8.485% | $138.7306 | $138.73 | $138.75 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.82 | 9.640% | $186.1906 | $186.19 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.55 | 5.826% | $25.9803 | $25.98 | $26.00 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.60 | 12.348% | $136.6152 | $136.62 | $136.60 | $136.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.61 | 11.375% | $57.4806 | $57.48 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.42 | 9.848% | $223.4528 | $223.45 | $223.45 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.35 | 8.303% | $10.1263 | $10.13 | $10.15 | $10.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $708.23 | $778.5764 | $778.58 | $778.65 | $778.60 | |