| 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 | $126.87 | 3.388% | $131.1684 | $131.17 | $131.15 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.57 | 3.769% | $200.8657 | $200.87 | $200.85 | $200.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.58 | 10.421% | $162.9593 | $162.96 | $162.95 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.70 | 9.184% | $7.3153 | $7.32 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.57 | 8.535% | $17.9842 | $17.98 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.67 | 7.776% | $75.0875 | $75.09 | $75.10 | $75.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.95 | 10.337% | $6.5651 | $6.57 | $6.55 | $6.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $566.91 | $601.9455 | $601.96 | $601.90 | $602.10 | |