| 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 | $128.75 | 5.639% | $136.0102 | $136.01 | $136.00 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.87 | 9.412% | $86.2932 | $86.29 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.50 | 10.563% | $30.4048 | $30.40 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.40 | 7.262% | $263.2209 | $263.22 | $263.20 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.41 | 5.805% | $175.0121 | $175.01 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.45 | 4.706% | $9.8947 | $9.89 | $9.90 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.70 | 13.758% | $136.1683 | $136.17 | $136.15 | $136.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $775.08 | $837.0042 | $836.99 | $836.95 | $837.00 | |