| 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 | $41.89 | 3.252% | $43.2523 | $43.25 | $43.25 | $43.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.47 | 8.731% | $30.9557 | $30.96 | $30.95 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.33 | 11.833% | $45.1022 | $45.10 | $45.10 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.81 | 5.554% | $143.3529 | $143.35 | $143.35 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.90 | 10.842% | $162.8269 | $162.83 | $162.85 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.86 | 4.548% | $246.5869 | $246.59 | $246.60 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.49 | 10.797% | $231.0007 | $231.00 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $837.75 | $903.0776 | $903.08 | $903.10 | $903.20 | |