| 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 | $117.72 | 10.768% | $130.3961 | $130.40 | $130.40 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.86 | 11.629% | $47.8442 | $47.84 | $47.85 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.35 | 4.675% | $149.0049 | $149.00 | $149.00 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.93 | 8.115% | $25.8719 | $25.87 | $25.85 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.48 | 9.123% | $80.1836 | $80.18 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.62 | 12.442% | $7.4437 | $7.44 | $7.45 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.54 | 13.514% | $140.2352 | $140.24 | $140.25 | $140.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $530.50 | $580.9796 | $580.97 | $581.00 | $580.90 | |