| 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 | $40.56 | 3.373% | $41.9281 | $41.93 | $41.95 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.70 | 4.570% | $80.2052 | $80.21 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.71 | 6.572% | $156.3518 | $156.35 | $156.35 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.29 | 7.686% | $182.3016 | $182.30 | $182.30 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.88 | 5.135% | $114.471 | $114.47 | $114.45 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.86 | 5.379% | $79.9405 | $79.94 | $79.95 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.78 | 10.864% | $79.5782 | $79.58 | $79.60 | $79.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $689.78 | $734.7764 | $734.78 | $734.80 | $734.80 | |