| 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 | $129.34 | 5.280% | $136.1692 | $136.17 | $136.15 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.75 | 12.610% | $42.5103 | $42.51 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.72 | 5.734% | $145.6169 | $145.62 | $145.60 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.96 | 12.192% | $238.9241 | $238.92 | $238.90 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.60 | 13.642% | $88.1862 | $88.19 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.89 | 10.806% | $108.468 | $108.47 | $108.45 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.42 | 9.549% | $17.9879 | $17.99 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $709.68 | $777.8626 | $777.87 | $777.80 | $777.90 | |