| 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 | $125.46 | 13.424% | $142.3018 | $142.30 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.44 | 7.544% | $5.8504 | $5.85 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.87 | 8.325% | $9.6084 | $9.61 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.84 | 12.153% | $185.9945 | $185.99 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.91 | 6.536% | $37.1917 | $37.19 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.39 | 7.416% | $47.682 | $47.68 | $47.70 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.95 | 8.660% | $160.7625 | $160.76 | $160.75 | $160.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $532.86 | $589.3913 | $589.38 | $589.40 | $589.50 | |