| 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 | $120.80 | 9.772% | $132.6046 | $132.60 | $132.60 | $132.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.56 | 12.851% | $68.3426 | $68.34 | $68.35 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.55 | 7.379% | $39.247 | $39.25 | $39.25 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.35 | 7.330% | $188.2032 | $188.20 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.76 | 7.467% | $62.0729 | $62.07 | $62.05 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.29 | 9.219% | $31.9902 | $31.99 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.57 | 12.576% | $18.6538 | $18.65 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $496.88 | $541.1143 | $541.10 | $541.10 | $541.10 | |