| 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 | $40.67 | 3.653% | $42.1557 | $42.16 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.41 | 11.495% | $68.4691 | $68.47 | $68.45 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.44 | 13.578% | $234.4704 | $234.47 | $234.45 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.66 | 3.833% | $161.6264 | $161.63 | $161.65 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.66 | 13.802% | $121.3812 | $121.38 | $121.40 | $121.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.70 | 3.356% | $59.6364 | $59.64 | $59.65 | $59.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.69 | 13.235% | $270.2806 | $270.28 | $270.30 | $270.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $867.23 | $958.0198 | $958.03 | $958.05 | $958.10 | |