| 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 | $40.68 | 3.421% | $42.0717 | $42.07 | $42.05 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.55 | 3.848% | $115.8424 | $115.84 | $115.85 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.81 | 7.134% | $150.8554 | $150.86 | $150.85 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.70 | 3.328% | $177.4142 | $177.41 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.98 | 4.475% | $55.3509 | $55.35 | $55.35 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.77 | 11.415% | $91.104 | $91.10 | $91.10 | $91.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.30 | 11.523% | $86.2073 | $86.21 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $676.79 | $718.8459 | $718.84 | $718.80 | $718.90 | |