| 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 | $128.70 | 5.235% | $135.4374 | $135.44 | $135.45 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.96 | 13.334% | $124.6221 | $124.62 | $124.60 | $124.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.63 | 9.211% | $114.2675 | $114.27 | $114.25 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.38 | 10.658% | $86.7337 | $86.73 | $86.75 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.60 | 12.264% | $156.7205 | $156.72 | $156.70 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.92 | 5.840% | $177.7265 | $177.73 | $177.75 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.33 | 8.799% | $179.8774 | $179.88 | $179.90 | $179.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $894.52 | $975.3851 | $975.39 | $975.40 | $975.30 | |