| 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 | $37.42 | 11.667% | $41.7858 | $41.79 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.78 | 3.226% | $90.6118 | $90.61 | $90.60 | $90.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.54 | 5.562% | $175.803 | $175.80 | $175.80 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.46 | 13.368% | $271.471 | $271.47 | $271.45 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.53 | 8.766% | $145.2352 | $145.24 | $145.25 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.77 | 6.204% | $93.2153 | $93.22 | $93.20 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.72 | 9.123% | $149.193 | $149.19 | $149.20 | $149.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.22 | $967.3151 | $967.32 | $967.30 | $967.30 | |