| 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 | $126.65 | 10.840% | $140.3789 | $140.38 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.77 | 3.708% | $131.4706 | $131.47 | $131.45 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.80 | 6.292% | $158.1625 | $158.16 | $158.15 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.81 | 12.558% | $276.6788 | $276.68 | $276.70 | $276.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.38 | 10.724% | $29.209 | $29.21 | $29.20 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.38 | 6.735% | $93.265 | $93.27 | $93.25 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.87 | 3.132% | $49.3693 | $49.37 | $49.35 | $49.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.66 | $878.5341 | $878.54 | $878.50 | $878.70 | |