| 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 | $39.88 | 3.854% | $41.417 | $41.42 | $41.40 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.58 | 9.678% | $56.5719 | $56.57 | $56.55 | $56.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.42 | 13.174% | $163.4459 | $163.45 | $163.45 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.85 | 5.671% | $128.7601 | $128.76 | $128.75 | $128.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.55 | 8.698% | $227.7767 | $227.78 | $227.80 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.74 | 12.756% | $116.9731 | $116.97 | $116.95 | $117.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.39 | 7.461% | $172.3567 | $172.36 | $172.35 | $172.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $831.41 | $907.3014 | $907.31 | $907.25 | $907.40 | |