| 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 | $129.73 | 8.208% | $140.3782 | $140.38 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.59 | 5.334% | $74.3553 | $74.36 | $74.35 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.75 | 5.752% | $63.1868 | $63.19 | $63.20 | $63.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.25 | 4.466% | $8.6184 | $8.62 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.92 | 11.831% | $240.3472 | $240.35 | $240.35 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.77 | 4.336% | $187.5648 | $187.56 | $187.55 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.79 | 9.398% | $182.4649 | $182.46 | $182.45 | $182.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $829.80 | $896.9156 | $896.92 | $896.90 | $897.00 | |