| 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 | $120.45 | 13.540% | $136.7589 | $136.76 | $136.75 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.51 | 6.760% | $185.2393 | $185.24 | $185.25 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.80 | 7.517% | $123.4295 | $123.43 | $123.45 | $123.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.71 | 7.223% | $49.0116 | $49.01 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.44 | 4.663% | $22.4397 | $22.44 | $22.45 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.40 | 4.378% | $74.5259 | $74.53 | $74.55 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.53 | 7.587% | $9.1772 | $9.18 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $555.84 | $600.5821 | $600.59 | $600.65 | $600.50 | |