| 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 | $36.34 | 13.535% | $41.2586 | $41.26 | $41.25 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.28 | 12.286% | $27.263 | $27.26 | $27.25 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.26 | 5.447% | $231.2031 | $231.20 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.82 | 4.504% | $211.955 | $211.96 | $211.95 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.86 | 4.727% | $140.1876 | $140.19 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.34 | 8.428% | $172.7692 | $172.77 | $172.75 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.56 | 12.383% | $46.7064 | $46.71 | $46.70 | $46.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.46 | $871.3429 | $871.35 | $871.30 | $871.50 | |