| 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 | $40.89 | 3.120% | $42.1658 | $42.17 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.94 | 3.655% | $13.413 | $13.41 | $13.40 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.81 | 12.375% | $245.8877 | $245.89 | $245.90 | $245.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.73 | 6.241% | $244.0674 | $244.07 | $244.05 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.26 | 12.698% | $212.1653 | $212.17 | $212.15 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.84 | 13.740% | $176.115 | $176.12 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.47 | 5.365% | $137.4697 | $137.47 | $137.45 | $137.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $975.94 | $1,071.2839 | $1,071.30 | $1,071.20 | $1,071.40 | |