| 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 | $113.98 | 11.288% | $126.8461 | $126.85 | $126.85 | $126.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.69 | 12.338% | $149.0613 | $149.06 | $149.05 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.38 | 8.134% | $67.454 | $67.45 | $67.45 | $67.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.82 | 6.234% | $19.9932 | $19.99 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.91 | 4.293% | $8.2496 | $8.25 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.49 | 3.642% | $151.8252 | $151.83 | $151.85 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.77 | 10.548% | $74.9184 | $74.92 | $74.90 | $74.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $550.04 | $598.3478 | $598.35 | $598.35 | $598.30 | |