| 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 | $124.87 | 12.498% | $140.4763 | $140.48 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.70 | 12.310% | $214.1752 | $214.18 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.63 | 10.621% | $64.8571 | $64.86 | $64.85 | $64.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.55 | 6.145% | $166.17 | $166.17 | $166.15 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.49 | 4.520% | $10.9641 | $10.96 | $10.95 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.50 | 3.388% | $193.8525 | $193.85 | $193.85 | $193.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.62 | 8.516% | $130.892 | $130.89 | $130.90 | $130.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $849.36 | $921.3872 | $921.39 | $921.40 | $921.60 | |