| 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 | $194.98 | 6.380% | $207.4197 | $207.42 | $207.40 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.75 | 7.609% | $156.8401 | $156.84 | $156.85 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.87 | 12.709% | $78.7498 | $78.75 | $78.75 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.91 | 12.707% | $14.5505 | $14.55 | $14.55 | $14.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.27 | 9.537% | $73.6855 | $73.69 | $73.70 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.96 | 11.153% | $66.6473 | $66.65 | $66.65 | $66.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.90 | 12.463% | $42.6235 | $42.62 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $588.64 | $640.5164 | $640.52 | $640.50 | $640.40 | |