| 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 | $138.30 | 11.626% | $154.3788 | $154.38 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.51 | 13.690% | $7.4012 | $7.40 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.99 | 4.698% | $261.7345 | $261.73 | $261.75 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.41 | 10.270% | $10.3764 | $10.38 | $10.40 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.81 | 5.786% | $29.4191 | $29.42 | $29.40 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.83 | 13.680% | $177.1475 | $177.15 | $177.15 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.48 | 6.848% | $221.6882 | $221.69 | $221.70 | $221.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.33 | $862.1457 | $862.15 | $862.20 | $862.10 | |