| 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 | $139.51 | 12.687% | $157.2096 | $157.21 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.39 | 10.358% | $94.2347 | $94.23 | $94.25 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.78 | 13.628% | $149.739 | $149.74 | $149.75 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.94 | 3.767% | $60.1226 | $60.12 | $60.10 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.57 | 13.761% | $10.8869 | $10.89 | $10.90 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.55 | 7.303% | $97.1629 | $97.16 | $97.15 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.73 | 6.134% | $23.0629 | $23.06 | $23.05 | $23.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $536.47 | $592.4186 | $592.41 | $592.40 | $592.40 | |