| 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 | $123.32 | 13.733% | $140.2555 | $140.26 | $140.25 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.67 | 3.652% | $177.9394 | $177.94 | $177.95 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.63 | 4.553% | $82.21 | $82.21 | $82.20 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.40 | 12.338% | $24.0403 | $24.04 | $24.05 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.57 | 5.376% | $46.9661 | $46.97 | $46.95 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.40 | 4.695% | $39.1559 | $39.16 | $39.15 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.73 | 10.335% | $80.2466 | $80.25 | $80.25 | $80.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $549.72 | $590.8138 | $590.83 | $590.80 | $590.80 | |