| 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 | $180.41 | 5.545% | $190.4137 | $190.41 | $190.40 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.67 | 11.709% | $140.3847 | $140.38 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.98 | 9.322% | $76.5035 | $76.50 | $76.50 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.59 | 3.719% | $40.0252 | $40.03 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.63 | 8.759% | $134.4588 | $134.46 | $134.45 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.78 | 6.476% | $14.6724 | $14.67 | $14.65 | $14.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.70 | 11.487% | $271.6938 | $271.69 | $271.70 | $271.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.76 | $868.1521 | $868.14 | $868.15 | $868.20 | |