| 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 | $40.97 | 3.785% | $42.5207 | $42.52 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.78 | 13.283% | $147.0187 | $147.02 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.86 | 9.662% | $31.6485 | $31.65 | $31.65 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.79 | 7.112% | $201.1456 | $201.15 | $201.15 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.50 | 7.525% | $67.2031 | $67.20 | $67.20 | $67.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.45 | 7.136% | $186.8988 | $186.90 | $186.90 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.81 | 9.222% | $217.1443 | $217.14 | $217.15 | $217.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.16 | $893.5797 | $893.58 | $893.55 | $893.40 | |