| 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 | $125.92 | 13.799% | $143.2957 | $143.30 | $143.30 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.51 | 13.700% | $116.5539 | $116.55 | $116.55 | $116.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.46 | 12.628% | $42.1904 | $42.19 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.85 | 4.854% | $88.9686 | $88.97 | $88.95 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.62 | 9.242% | $17.0636 | $17.06 | $17.05 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.89 | 10.269% | $139.9203 | $139.92 | $139.90 | $139.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.46 | 7.558% | $49.9714 | $49.97 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $539.71 | $597.9639 | $597.96 | $597.90 | $598.10 | |