| 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 | $124.98 | 12.209% | $140.2388 | $140.24 | $140.25 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.40 | 6.845% | $47.4392 | $47.44 | $47.45 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.99 | 7.863% | $125.1103 | $125.11 | $125.10 | $125.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.41 | 7.797% | $173.9951 | $174.00 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.35 | 7.170% | $57.1752 | $57.18 | $57.20 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.86 | 6.625% | $91.5482 | $91.55 | $91.55 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.27 | 12.298% | $175.4881 | $175.49 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $742.26 | $810.9949 | $811.01 | $811.05 | $810.90 | |