| 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 | $124.60 | 12.667% | $140.3831 | $140.38 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.74 | 6.209% | $24.1519 | $24.15 | $24.15 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.43 | 9.753% | $94.8595 | $94.86 | $94.85 | $94.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.66 | 5.660% | $44.018 | $44.02 | $44.00 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.26 | 9.354% | $187.2797 | $187.28 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.41 | 4.619% | $19.2604 | $19.26 | $19.25 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.77 | 7.870% | $156.1634 | $156.16 | $156.15 | $156.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $609.87 | $666.1160 | $666.11 | $666.10 | $666.30 | |