| 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 | $40.45 | 6.726% | $43.1707 | $43.17 | $43.15 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.25 | 5.426% | $37.1627 | $37.16 | $37.15 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.72 | 3.359% | $30.7183 | $30.72 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.70 | 12.809% | $175.6436 | $175.64 | $175.65 | $175.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.95 | 12.754% | $241.2372 | $241.24 | $241.25 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.88 | 10.416% | $206.3454 | $206.35 | $206.35 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.56 | 11.389% | $144.3156 | $144.32 | $144.30 | $144.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.51 | $878.5935 | $878.60 | $878.55 | $878.50 | |