| 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 | $127.27 | 7.133% | $136.3482 | $136.35 | $136.35 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.32 | 12.693% | $48.8186 | $48.82 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.77 | 9.626% | $29.3469 | $29.35 | $29.35 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.35 | 10.443% | $88.741 | $88.74 | $88.75 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.51 | 8.328% | $80.7152 | $80.72 | $80.70 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.36 | 7.230% | $63.6517 | $63.65 | $63.65 | $63.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.99 | 12.335% | $129.174 | $129.17 | $129.15 | $129.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $526.57 | $576.7956 | $576.80 | $576.75 | $576.70 | |