| 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 | $127.80 | 7.688% | $137.6253 | $137.63 | $137.65 | $137.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.43 | 7.334% | $174.3426 | $174.34 | $174.35 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.36 | 9.200% | $106.3171 | $106.32 | $106.30 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.72 | 10.167% | $209.0088 | $209.01 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.82 | 12.565% | $8.8026 | $8.80 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.35 | 12.626% | $57.8335 | $57.83 | $57.85 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.50 | 13.538% | $175.4162 | $175.42 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.98 | $869.3461 | $869.35 | $869.35 | $869.20 | |