| 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 | $41.37 | 3.473% | $42.8068 | $42.81 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.56 | 3.387% | $52.2725 | $52.27 | $52.25 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.33 | 8.577% | $42.7033 | $42.70 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.69 | 6.544% | $220.2158 | $220.22 | $220.20 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.99 | 4.174% | $113.5392 | $113.54 | $113.55 | $113.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.33 | 9.486% | $252.1791 | $252.18 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.75 | 7.421% | $101.7814 | $101.78 | $101.80 | $101.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.02 | $825.4981 | $825.50 | $825.50 | $825.50 | |