| 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 | $185.45 | 12.387% | $208.4217 | $208.42 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.28 | 4.729% | $130.1572 | $130.16 | $130.15 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.38 | 6.220% | $136.3652 | $136.37 | $136.35 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.53 | 3.741% | $30.6347 | $30.63 | $30.65 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.89 | 6.327% | $42.4138 | $42.41 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.77 | 5.776% | $130.919 | $130.92 | $130.90 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.58 | 10.663% | $237.4607 | $237.46 | $237.45 | $237.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $845.88 | $916.3723 | $916.37 | $916.30 | $916.40 | |