| 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 | $131.65 | 4.346% | $137.3715 | $137.37 | $137.35 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.64 | 6.159% | $91.9762 | $91.98 | $92.00 | $92.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.70 | 5.782% | $231.3452 | $231.35 | $231.35 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.28 | 13.820% | $204.0565 | $204.06 | $204.05 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.46 | 9.691% | $82.7728 | $82.77 | $82.75 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.93 | 6.804% | $27.6943 | $27.69 | $27.70 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.25 | 3.646% | $82.1395 | $82.14 | $82.15 | $82.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.91 | $857.3560 | $857.36 | $857.35 | $857.40 | |