| 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 | $24.64 | 11.134% | $27.3834 | $27.38 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.40 | 12.779% | $41.0516 | $41.05 | $41.05 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.55 | 5.146% | $236.1053 | $236.11 | $236.10 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.71 | 6.759% | $42.394 | $42.39 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.62 | 7.368% | $142.3914 | $142.39 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.54 | 6.440% | $242.1936 | $242.19 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.89 | 8.872% | $219.8017 | $219.80 | $219.80 | $219.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.35 | $951.3210 | $951.31 | $951.35 | $951.40 | |