| 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 | $127.60 | 8.287% | $138.1742 | $138.17 | $138.15 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.63 | 6.132% | $117.4138 | $117.41 | $117.40 | $117.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.81 | 3.825% | $30.9502 | $30.95 | $30.95 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.95 | 4.269% | $227.2543 | $227.25 | $227.25 | $227.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.35 | 4.752% | $196.2529 | $196.25 | $196.25 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.66 | 5.664% | $161.3067 | $161.31 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.50 | 5.655% | $97.7309 | $97.73 | $97.75 | $97.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $918.50 | $969.0830 | $969.07 | $969.05 | $969.20 | |