| 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 | $125.34 | 10.274% | $138.2174 | $138.22 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.69 | 3.239% | $71.9473 | $71.95 | $71.95 | $71.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.47 | 13.788% | $9.6378 | $9.64 | $9.65 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.80 | 7.485% | $52.4527 | $52.45 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.66 | 7.681% | $218.2263 | $218.23 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.57 | 11.502% | $22.936 | $22.94 | $22.95 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.52 | 8.374% | $195.6367 | $195.64 | $195.65 | $195.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $656.05 | $709.0542 | $709.07 | $709.10 | $708.90 | |