| 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 | $140.36 | 13.562% | $159.3956 | $159.40 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.58 | 3.147% | $87.2417 | $87.24 | $87.25 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.71 | 9.651% | $100.5609 | $100.56 | $100.55 | $100.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.32 | 9.729% | $121.053 | $121.05 | $121.05 | $121.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.52 | 7.256% | $25.2266 | $25.23 | $25.25 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.57 | 6.559% | $62.4116 | $62.41 | $62.40 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.41 | 10.308% | $37.957 | $37.96 | $37.95 | $38.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $543.47 | $593.8464 | $593.85 | $593.85 | $593.90 | |