| 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 | $135.53 | 3.599% | $140.4077 | $140.41 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.61 | 12.340% | $52.3617 | $52.36 | $52.35 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.97 | 3.135% | $38.129 | $38.13 | $38.15 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.56 | 9.702% | $36.816 | $36.82 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.93 | 10.609% | $89.5159 | $89.52 | $89.50 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.50 | 4.716% | $28.7969 | $28.80 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.78 | 8.781% | $85.6977 | $85.70 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $439.88 | $471.7249 | $471.74 | $471.70 | $471.70 | |