| 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 | $41.38 | 3.333% | $42.7592 | $42.76 | $42.75 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.25 | 3.572% | $235.3674 | $235.37 | $235.35 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.86 | 11.599% | $240.8976 | $240.90 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.53 | 13.507% | $160.6465 | $160.65 | $160.65 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.73 | 7.635% | $184.8416 | $184.84 | $184.85 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.51 | 8.864% | $185.624 | $185.62 | $185.60 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.73 | 7.868% | $131.3077 | $131.31 | $131.30 | $131.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,089.99 | $1,181.4440 | $1,181.45 | $1,181.40 | $1,181.40 | |