| 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 | $140.27 | 8.638% | $152.3865 | $152.39 | $152.40 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.43 | 13.585% | $214.0282 | $214.03 | $214.05 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.70 | 8.111% | $236.4388 | $236.44 | $236.45 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.87 | 9.809% | $65.7426 | $65.74 | $65.75 | $65.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.60 | 5.511% | $181.0569 | $181.06 | $181.05 | $181.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.27 | 5.566% | $76.2925 | $76.29 | $76.30 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.60 | 10.249% | $30.4287 | $30.43 | $30.45 | $30.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.74 | $956.3742 | $956.38 | $956.45 | $956.30 | |