| 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 | $133.46 | 5.439% | $140.7189 | $140.72 | $140.70 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.27 | 12.599% | $21.6978 | $21.70 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.68 | 10.676% | $60.5176 | $60.52 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.94 | 10.268% | $82.6348 | $82.63 | $82.65 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.81 | 9.380% | $172.6126 | $172.61 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.81 | 6.134% | $68.7854 | $68.79 | $68.80 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.76 | 6.158% | $13.5458 | $13.55 | $13.55 | $13.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $517.73 | $560.5129 | $560.52 | $560.50 | $560.40 | |