| 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 | $127.57 | 3.683% | $132.2684 | $132.27 | $132.25 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.26 | 6.862% | $170.1884 | $170.19 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.51 | 12.567% | $135.6545 | $135.65 | $135.65 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.96 | 5.854% | $75.114 | $75.11 | $75.10 | $75.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.67 | 4.467% | $36.2187 | $36.22 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.63 | 3.389% | $235.3444 | $235.34 | $235.35 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.27 | 4.828% | $188.9734 | $188.97 | $188.95 | $189.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $920.87 | $973.7618 | $973.75 | $973.70 | $973.80 | |