| 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 | $124.73 | 10.857% | $138.2719 | $138.27 | $138.25 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.86 | 5.607% | $200.5055 | $200.51 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.90 | 3.161% | $135.0377 | $135.04 | $135.05 | $135.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.38 | 7.196% | $6.8391 | $6.84 | $6.85 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.92 | 4.476% | $207.8237 | $207.82 | $207.80 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.50 | 10.420% | $66.8041 | $66.80 | $66.80 | $66.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.33 | 3.704% | $212.9354 | $212.94 | $212.95 | $212.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $916.62 | $968.2174 | $968.22 | $968.20 | $968.10 | |