| 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 | $130.36 | 4.205% | $135.8416 | $135.84 | $135.85 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.42 | 5.684% | $38.4901 | $38.49 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.72 | 6.174% | $172.7663 | $172.77 | $172.75 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.72 | 3.569% | $162.3133 | $162.31 | $162.30 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.83 | 10.739% | $20.8522 | $20.85 | $20.85 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.93 | 8.286% | $12.9185 | $12.92 | $12.90 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.81 | 4.171% | $177.9345 | $177.93 | $177.95 | $177.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $687.79 | $721.1165 | $721.11 | $721.10 | $721.10 | |