| 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 | $127.50 | 6.665% | $135.9979 | $136.00 | $136.00 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.55 | 5.271% | $85.8485 | $85.85 | $85.85 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.57 | 13.669% | $117.727 | $117.73 | $117.75 | $117.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.64 | 3.571% | $12.0557 | $12.06 | $12.05 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.94 | 12.302% | $57.2066 | $57.21 | $57.20 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.83 | 5.785% | $176.4811 | $176.48 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.32 | 11.515% | $38.2719 | $38.27 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $576.35 | $623.5887 | $623.60 | $623.60 | $623.60 | |