| 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 | $125.34 | 13.536% | $142.306 | $142.31 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.83 | 8.825% | $40.0802 | $40.08 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.98 | 10.163% | $70.4823 | $70.48 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.95 | 8.854% | $7.5654 | $7.57 | $7.55 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.84 | 11.606% | $70.1332 | $70.13 | $70.15 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.92 | 8.200% | $86.4734 | $86.47 | $86.45 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.71 | 11.383% | $193.4834 | $193.48 | $193.50 | $193.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $549.57 | $610.5239 | $610.52 | $610.55 | $610.60 | |