| 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 | $125.60 | 11.592% | $140.1596 | $140.16 | $140.15 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.79 | 12.235% | $120.9781 | $120.98 | $121.00 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.28 | 7.578% | $154.1378 | $154.14 | $154.15 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.58 | 4.125% | $23.5114 | $23.51 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.40 | 3.453% | $25.2425 | $25.24 | $25.25 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.70 | 8.236% | $136.0527 | $136.05 | $136.05 | $136.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.65 | 9.509% | $39.04 | $39.04 | $39.05 | $39.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $585.00 | $639.1221 | $639.12 | $639.15 | $639.10 | |