| 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 | $127.50 | 4.683% | $133.4708 | $133.47 | $133.45 | $133.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.56 | 13.824% | $72.3465 | $72.35 | $72.35 | $72.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.97 | 11.139% | $166.6752 | $166.68 | $166.70 | $166.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.30 | 9.341% | $156.6857 | $156.69 | $156.70 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.92 | 7.212% | $39.5827 | $39.58 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.43 | 6.509% | $245.4287 | $245.43 | $245.45 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.88 | 7.765% | $10.6472 | $10.65 | $10.65 | $10.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $761.56 | $824.8368 | $824.85 | $824.90 | $824.80 | |