| 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 | $120.57 | 3.855% | $125.218 | $125.22 | $125.20 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.52 | 4.700% | $30.9074 | $30.91 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.92 | 3.795% | $15.4862 | $15.49 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.97 | 9.397% | $40.4441 | $40.44 | $40.45 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.74 | 7.769% | $245.4331 | $245.43 | $245.45 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.29 | 10.428% | $156.0237 | $156.02 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.77 | 4.748% | $26.9936 | $26.99 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $596.78 | $640.5061 | $640.50 | $640.50 | $640.40 | |