| 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 | $41.75 | 3.367% | $43.1557 | $43.16 | $43.15 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.97 | 4.305% | $84.4558 | $84.46 | $84.45 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.57 | 5.686% | $185.5529 | $185.55 | $185.55 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.37 | 3.710% | $136.2438 | $136.24 | $136.25 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.94 | 8.798% | $31.4861 | $31.49 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.83 | 13.422% | $269.7515 | $269.75 | $269.75 | $269.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.67 | 12.481% | $230.2149 | $230.21 | $230.20 | $230.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.10 | $980.8607 | $980.86 | $980.85 | $981.00 | |