| 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 | $127.75 | 7.525% | $137.3632 | $137.36 | $137.35 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.40 | 11.305% | $48.3064 | $48.31 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.74 | 10.832% | $228.0258 | $228.03 | $228.05 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.29 | 9.404% | $97.6868 | $97.69 | $97.70 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.73 | 7.648% | $70.757 | $70.76 | $70.75 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.26 | 7.333% | $167.7185 | $167.72 | $167.70 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.86 | 4.817% | $108.8629 | $108.86 | $108.85 | $108.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.03 | $858.7206 | $858.73 | $858.70 | $858.80 | |