| 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 | $125.69 | 11.599% | $140.2688 | $140.27 | $140.25 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.97 | 11.382% | $6.6495 | $6.65 | $6.65 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.67 | 8.426% | $28.9172 | $28.92 | $28.90 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.90 | 9.858% | $204.226 | $204.23 | $204.25 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.31 | 8.378% | $40.4358 | $40.44 | $40.45 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.33 | 3.122% | $46.7452 | $46.75 | $46.75 | $46.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.35 | 12.382% | $44.2223 | $44.22 | $44.20 | $44.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $466.22 | $511.4648 | $511.48 | $511.45 | $511.30 | |