| 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 | $130.35 | 7.500% | $140.1263 | $140.13 | $140.15 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.50 | 5.429% | $25.8301 | $25.83 | $25.85 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.77 | 6.601% | $67.9795 | $67.98 | $68.00 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.81 | 11.366% | $164.6101 | $164.61 | $164.60 | $164.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.76 | 7.717% | $100.9955 | $101.00 | $101.00 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.26 | 9.327% | $29.8025 | $29.80 | $29.80 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.40 | 13.302% | $48.04 | $48.04 | $48.05 | $48.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $529.85 | $577.3840 | $577.39 | $577.45 | $577.30 | |