| 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 | $127.75 | 5.193% | $134.3841 | $134.38 | $134.40 | $134.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.75 | 3.641% | $172.8214 | $172.82 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.66 | 11.144% | $77.4229 | $77.42 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.38 | 6.806% | $188.3844 | $188.38 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.70 | 4.161% | $12.1868 | $12.19 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.97 | 13.640% | $235.2007 | $235.20 | $235.20 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.61 | 5.184% | $188.921 | $188.92 | $188.90 | $188.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $938.82 | $1,009.3213 | $1,009.31 | $1,009.30 | $1,009.30 | |