| 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 | $127.45 | 7.178% | $136.5984 | $136.60 | $136.60 | $136.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.52 | 3.657% | $163.2805 | $163.28 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.92 | 10.847% | $189.4597 | $189.46 | $189.45 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.40 | 13.686% | $172.1206 | $172.12 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.95 | 9.608% | $169.8376 | $169.84 | $169.85 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.40 | 6.839% | $29.2739 | $29.27 | $29.25 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.76 | 12.830% | $23.4235 | $23.42 | $23.40 | $23.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.40 | $883.9942 | $883.99 | $883.95 | $884.00 | |