| 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 | $39.98 | 3.137% | $41.2342 | $41.23 | $41.25 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.66 | 8.525% | $30.018 | $30.02 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.78 | 6.350% | $41.2425 | $41.24 | $41.25 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.81 | 4.862% | $122.4893 | $122.49 | $122.50 | $122.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.31 | 10.697% | $198.4908 | $198.49 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.75 | 13.392% | $174.3402 | $174.34 | $174.35 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.63 | 4.570% | $234.8956 | $234.90 | $234.90 | $234.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.92 | $842.7106 | $842.71 | $842.75 | $842.60 | |