| 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 | $124.26 | 12.852% | $140.2299 | $140.23 | $140.25 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.70 | 6.183% | $32.5982 | $32.60 | $32.60 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.76 | 7.513% | $59.9492 | $59.95 | $59.95 | $59.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.75 | 4.448% | $91.6531 | $91.65 | $91.65 | $91.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.77 | 6.828% | $172.8157 | $172.82 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.93 | 10.267% | $24.1816 | $24.18 | $24.20 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.71 | 11.692% | $75.6267 | $75.63 | $75.65 | $75.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $549.88 | $597.0544 | $597.06 | $597.10 | $597.00 | |