| 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 | $125.52 | 12.485% | $141.1912 | $141.19 | $141.20 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.82 | 9.325% | $8.5492 | $8.55 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.81 | 13.504% | $59.9415 | $59.94 | $59.95 | $59.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.56 | 13.263% | $261.1392 | $261.14 | $261.15 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.81 | 12.665% | $43.7253 | $43.73 | $43.75 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.57 | 8.868% | $81.1829 | $81.18 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.39 | 8.229% | $74.0178 | $74.02 | $74.00 | $74.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $598.48 | $669.7471 | $669.75 | $669.80 | $669.60 | |