| 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 | $121.77 | 6.540% | $129.7338 | $129.73 | $129.75 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.82 | 13.310% | $198.0885 | $198.09 | $198.10 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.46 | 6.243% | $96.1074 | $96.11 | $96.10 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.95 | 11.513% | $78.0033 | $78.00 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.95 | 5.463% | $59.0065 | $59.01 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.25 | 8.460% | $17.6248 | $17.62 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.37 | 11.430% | $58.3559 | $58.36 | $58.35 | $58.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $581.57 | $636.9202 | $636.92 | $636.90 | $636.90 | |