| 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 | $95.85 | 12.857% | $108.1734 | $108.17 | $108.15 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.60 | 11.697% | $135.8236 | $135.82 | $135.80 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.55 | 10.492% | $7.2372 | $7.24 | $7.25 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.66 | 13.555% | $159.7265 | $159.73 | $159.75 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.28 | 10.360% | $58.7998 | $58.80 | $58.80 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.41 | 9.551% | $59.6067 | $59.61 | $59.60 | $59.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.98 | 12.482% | $88.8383 | $88.84 | $88.85 | $88.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $551.33 | $618.2055 | $618.21 | $618.20 | $618.10 | |