| 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 | $127.31 | 6.637% | $135.7596 | $135.76 | $135.75 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.40 | 8.634% | $89.5144 | $89.51 | $89.50 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.97 | 4.675% | $160.1213 | $160.12 | $160.10 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.26 | 12.117% | $208.8291 | $208.83 | $208.85 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.40 | 11.113% | $8.2224 | $8.22 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.32 | 12.607% | $160.2623 | $160.26 | $160.25 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.55 | 11.392% | $115.3464 | $115.35 | $115.35 | $115.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.21 | $878.0555 | $878.05 | $878.00 | $878.00 | |