| 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 | $40.85 | 3.220% | $42.1654 | $42.17 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.87 | 3.108% | $148.3415 | $148.34 | $148.35 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.73 | 4.279% | $29.9594 | $29.96 | $29.95 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.27 | 12.488% | $35.175 | $35.18 | $35.20 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.42 | 12.760% | $274.4804 | $274.48 | $274.50 | $274.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.73 | 11.813% | $212.1428 | $212.14 | $212.15 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.69 | 12.249% | $166.903 | $166.90 | $166.90 | $166.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $826.56 | $909.1675 | $909.17 | $909.20 | $909.20 | |