| 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 | $40.71 | 3.758% | $42.2399 | $42.24 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.34 | 3.533% | $115.2736 | $115.27 | $115.25 | $115.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.87 | 5.260% | $215.6462 | $215.65 | $215.65 | $215.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.69 | 10.842% | $106.0647 | $106.06 | $106.05 | $106.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.77 | 9.180% | $19.4013 | $19.40 | $19.40 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.36 | 7.284% | $219.2456 | $219.25 | $219.25 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.56 | 8.724% | $110.4201 | $110.42 | $110.40 | $110.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.30 | $828.2914 | $828.29 | $828.25 | $828.20 | |