| 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 | $122.70 | 13.475% | $139.2338 | $139.23 | $139.25 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.92 | 4.277% | $47.884 | $47.88 | $47.90 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.96 | 13.412% | $49.8559 | $49.86 | $49.85 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.53 | 12.508% | $18.5976 | $18.60 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.59 | 13.652% | $44.9948 | $44.99 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.88 | 10.797% | $96.2604 | $96.26 | $96.25 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.26 | 12.546% | $103.8349 | $103.83 | $103.85 | $103.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $447.84 | $500.6614 | $500.65 | $500.70 | $500.70 | |