| 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 | $186.27 | 9.730% | $204.3941 | $204.39 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.87 | 11.754% | $156.3103 | $156.31 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.47 | 5.834% | $6.8475 | $6.85 | $6.85 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.59 | 4.716% | $58.2116 | $58.21 | $58.20 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.98 | 5.787% | $100.4765 | $100.48 | $100.50 | $100.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.87 | 9.833% | $140.4435 | $140.44 | $140.45 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.68 | 10.707% | $60.5346 | $60.53 | $60.55 | $60.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $665.73 | $727.2181 | $727.21 | $727.25 | $727.10 | |