| 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 | $129.45 | 8.272% | $140.1581 | $140.16 | $140.15 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.43 | 7.745% | $64.0329 | $64.03 | $64.05 | $64.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.59 | 6.327% | $189.8894 | $189.89 | $189.90 | $189.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.51 | 4.617% | $136.5356 | $136.54 | $136.55 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.47 | 4.664% | $42.3575 | $42.36 | $42.35 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.60 | 3.469% | $19.2452 | $19.25 | $19.25 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.36 | 6.404% | $23.7919 | $23.79 | $23.80 | $23.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $579.41 | $616.0106 | $616.02 | $616.05 | $616.00 | |