| 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 | $131.29 | 7.538% | $141.1866 | $141.19 | $141.20 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.70 | 8.727% | $25.7683 | $25.77 | $25.75 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.63 | 8.778% | $210.6268 | $210.63 | $210.65 | $210.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.80 | 12.460% | $7.6473 | $7.65 | $7.65 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.30 | 6.389% | $122.6665 | $122.67 | $122.65 | $122.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.79 | 10.174% | $30.6174 | $30.62 | $30.60 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.45 | 9.706% | $47.6673 | $47.67 | $47.65 | $47.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $541.96 | $586.1802 | $586.20 | $586.15 | $586.20 | |