| 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 | $129.97 | 6.360% | $138.2361 | $138.24 | $138.25 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.63 | 9.521% | $124.4487 | $124.45 | $124.45 | $124.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.53 | 7.696% | $31.8026 | $31.80 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.52 | 10.173% | $184.5618 | $184.56 | $184.55 | $184.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.83 | 11.462% | $73.3754 | $73.38 | $73.40 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.68 | 8.334% | $18.0701 | $18.07 | $18.05 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.67 | 4.830% | $16.4269 | $16.43 | $16.45 | $16.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $538.83 | $586.9216 | $586.93 | $586.95 | $586.90 | |