| 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 | $120.70 | 12.237% | $135.4701 | $135.47 | $135.45 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.92 | 3.846% | $18.6092 | $18.61 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.50 | 3.161% | $21.148 | $21.15 | $21.15 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.53 | 12.694% | $205.7004 | $205.70 | $205.70 | $205.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.76 | 12.239% | $21.056 | $21.06 | $21.05 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.48 | 13.243% | $161.3486 | $161.35 | $161.35 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.48 | 6.272% | $26.0154 | $26.02 | $26.00 | $26.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $527.37 | $589.3477 | $589.36 | $589.30 | $589.30 | |