| 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 | $123.86 | 13.352% | $140.3978 | $140.40 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.88 | 6.709% | $195.1494 | $195.15 | $195.15 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.49 | 4.390% | $44.3553 | $44.36 | $44.35 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.47 | 12.394% | $17.3874 | $17.39 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.82 | 6.135% | $51.8151 | $51.82 | $51.80 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.42 | 9.617% | $36.634 | $36.63 | $36.65 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.96 | 3.203% | $31.9516 | $31.95 | $31.95 | $32.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $477.90 | $517.6906 | $517.70 | $517.70 | $517.70 | |