| 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 | $40.30 | 3.784% | $41.825 | $41.83 | $41.85 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.57 | 11.571% | $19.603 | $19.60 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.63 | 7.419% | $56.5346 | $56.53 | $56.55 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.52 | 13.217% | $174.9429 | $174.94 | $174.95 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.93 | 6.367% | $180.7494 | $180.75 | $180.75 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.85 | 3.574% | $191.4565 | $191.46 | $191.45 | $191.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.86 | 4.850% | $122.5277 | $122.53 | $122.55 | $122.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $736.66 | $787.6391 | $787.64 | $787.70 | $787.50 | |