| 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 | $124.62 | 11.212% | $138.5924 | $138.59 | $138.60 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.97 | 5.161% | $19.949 | $19.95 | $19.95 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.96 | 6.443% | $39.3413 | $39.34 | $39.35 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.91 | 7.176% | $42.7739 | $42.77 | $42.75 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.41 | 8.455% | $85.0396 | $85.04 | $85.05 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.30 | 12.522% | $189.3745 | $189.37 | $189.35 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.64 | 10.392% | $84.6044 | $84.60 | $84.60 | $84.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $543.81 | $599.6751 | $599.66 | $599.65 | $599.60 | |