| 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 | $187.48 | 7.424% | $201.3985 | $201.40 | $201.40 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.79 | 12.596% | $271.1199 | $271.12 | $271.10 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.94 | 5.700% | $144.7456 | $144.75 | $144.75 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.72 | 9.390% | $51.107 | $51.11 | $51.10 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.39 | 3.545% | $27.3255 | $27.33 | $27.35 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.87 | 7.184% | $30.944 | $30.94 | $30.95 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.29 | 5.386% | $133.092 | $133.09 | $133.10 | $133.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.48 | $859.7325 | $859.74 | $859.75 | $859.60 | |