| 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 | $131.83 | 6.370% | $140.2276 | $140.23 | $140.25 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.49 | 9.839% | $123.5579 | $123.56 | $123.55 | $123.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.78 | 3.609% | $84.7314 | $84.73 | $84.75 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.58 | 7.343% | $24.238 | $24.24 | $24.25 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.95 | 12.521% | $60.7051 | $60.71 | $60.70 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.88 | 5.224% | $25.1275 | $25.13 | $25.15 | $25.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.48 | 8.349% | $12.4385 | $12.44 | $12.45 | $12.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $437.99 | $471.0260 | $471.04 | $471.10 | $470.90 | |