| 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 | $40.95 | 3.152% | $42.2407 | $42.24 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.43 | 3.458% | $157.701 | $157.70 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.56 | 7.335% | $135.8432 | $135.84 | $135.85 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.98 | 10.155% | $244.5221 | $244.52 | $244.50 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.70 | 5.776% | $194.3105 | $194.31 | $194.30 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.56 | 12.405% | $26.4826 | $26.48 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.26 | 13.465% | $170.4925 | $170.49 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.44 | $971.5926 | $971.58 | $971.60 | $971.50 | |