| 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 | $39.91 | 3.777% | $41.4174 | $41.42 | $41.40 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.77 | 4.485% | $71.8543 | $71.85 | $71.85 | $71.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.84 | 10.551% | $161.2276 | $161.23 | $161.25 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.95 | 4.404% | $206.6677 | $206.67 | $206.65 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.62 | 4.244% | $63.1927 | $63.19 | $63.20 | $63.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.83 | 7.694% | $252.8978 | $252.90 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.64 | 11.611% | $86.6548 | $86.65 | $86.65 | $86.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $825.56 | $883.9123 | $883.91 | $883.90 | $884.00 | |