| 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 | $124.72 | 12.383% | $140.1641 | $140.16 | $140.15 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.43 | 6.231% | $188.4857 | $188.49 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.61 | 5.379% | $78.6233 | $78.62 | $78.60 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.75 | 6.584% | $10.3919 | $10.39 | $10.40 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.64 | 12.770% | $94.3208 | $94.32 | $94.30 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.98 | 3.253% | $177.5745 | $177.57 | $177.55 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.39 | 11.199% | $36.0174 | $36.02 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $674.52 | $725.5777 | $725.57 | $725.50 | $725.60 | |