| 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 | $127.96 | 8.125% | $138.3568 | $138.36 | $138.35 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.29 | 3.617% | $9.626 | $9.63 | $9.65 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.55 | 4.278% | $173.675 | $173.68 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.35 | 7.571% | $27.2692 | $27.27 | $27.25 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.79 | 10.446% | $156.6014 | $156.60 | $156.60 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.93 | 3.461% | $258.5801 | $258.58 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.50 | 4.528% | $33.9716 | $33.97 | $33.95 | $34.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $753.37 | $798.0801 | $798.09 | $798.10 | $798.20 | |