| 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 | $128.50 | 5.434% | $135.4827 | $135.48 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.56 | 13.677% | $105.2194 | $105.22 | $105.20 | $105.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.49 | 11.624% | $161.2855 | $161.29 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.89 | 12.705% | $186.9663 | $186.97 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.54 | 4.850% | $28.8757 | $28.88 | $28.90 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.94 | 4.390% | $198.2784 | $198.28 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.75 | 7.382% | $78.1204 | $78.12 | $78.10 | $78.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.67 | $894.2284 | $894.24 | $894.25 | $894.30 | |