| 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 | $125.54 | 11.692% | $140.2181 | $140.22 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.99 | 6.341% | $189.2763 | $189.28 | $189.30 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.25 | 5.862% | $148.4715 | $148.47 | $148.45 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.59 | 9.122% | $17.0121 | $17.01 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.96 | 8.835% | $265.5139 | $265.51 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.96 | 11.471% | $15.5614 | $15.56 | $15.55 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.27 | 3.668% | $163.0387 | $163.04 | $163.05 | $163.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $874.56 | $939.0920 | $939.09 | $939.05 | $939.10 | |