| 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 | $125.89 | 11.340% | $140.1659 | $140.17 | $140.15 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.50 | 6.296% | $33.4832 | $33.48 | $33.50 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.48 | 8.207% | $215.8513 | $215.85 | $215.85 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.55 | 12.413% | $62.4454 | $62.45 | $62.45 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.35 | 13.190% | $197.3468 | $197.35 | $197.35 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.53 | 8.529% | $129.7247 | $129.72 | $129.70 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.86 | 6.865% | $170.8344 | $170.83 | $170.85 | $170.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $866.16 | $949.8517 | $949.85 | $949.85 | $949.80 | |