| 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 | $123.74 | 13.704% | $140.6973 | $140.70 | $140.70 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.28 | 13.439% | $204.5078 | $204.51 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.83 | 8.737% | $175.9691 | $175.97 | $175.95 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.55 | 4.573% | $133.3829 | $133.38 | $133.40 | $133.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.50 | 5.704% | $40.696 | $40.70 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.36 | 6.795% | $38.8307 | $38.83 | $38.85 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.59 | 9.396% | $139.5784 | $139.58 | $139.60 | $139.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.85 | $873.6622 | $873.67 | $873.70 | $873.70 | |