| 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 | $39.73 | 3.757% | $41.2227 | $41.22 | $41.20 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.85 | 5.674% | $143.5581 | $143.56 | $143.55 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.73 | 13.215% | $120.8344 | $120.83 | $120.85 | $120.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.40 | 8.616% | $152.4969 | $152.50 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.97 | 11.660% | $35.6977 | $35.70 | $35.70 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.81 | 3.402% | $47.3685 | $47.37 | $47.35 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.75 | 9.623% | $177.3152 | $177.32 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $662.24 | $718.4935 | $718.50 | $718.45 | $718.50 | |