| 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 | $40.55 | 3.345% | $41.9064 | $41.91 | $41.90 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.38 | 12.418% | $82.4923 | $82.49 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.82 | 13.200% | $88.0922 | $88.09 | $88.10 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.37 | 13.258% | $238.2609 | $238.26 | $238.25 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.71 | 3.543% | $156.0497 | $156.05 | $156.05 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.61 | 6.125% | $66.4449 | $66.44 | $66.45 | $66.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.39 | 12.744% | $267.643 | $267.64 | $267.65 | $267.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $852.83 | $940.8894 | $940.88 | $940.90 | $940.80 | |