| 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 | $41.50 | 3.323% | $42.879 | $42.88 | $42.90 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.85 | 4.732% | $55.3509 | $55.35 | $55.35 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.58 | 5.107% | $12.1714 | $12.17 | $12.15 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.95 | 12.804% | $272.9293 | $272.93 | $272.95 | $272.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.93 | 7.128% | $250.6045 | $250.60 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.38 | 9.503% | $193.1414 | $193.14 | $193.15 | $193.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.97 | 4.294% | $133.465 | $133.47 | $133.45 | $133.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.16 | $960.5415 | $960.54 | $960.55 | $960.60 | |