| 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 | $40.50 | 3.844% | $42.0568 | $42.06 | $42.05 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.37 | 7.650% | $97.2833 | $97.28 | $97.30 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.63 | 3.358% | $96.7741 | $96.77 | $96.75 | $96.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.53 | 11.392% | $240.0832 | $240.08 | $240.10 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.77 | 10.387% | $70.3938 | $70.39 | $70.40 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.58 | 10.679% | $153.379 | $153.38 | $153.40 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.43 | 3.343% | $245.3673 | $245.37 | $245.35 | $245.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.81 | $945.3375 | $945.33 | $945.35 | $945.50 | |