| 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 | $40.84 | 3.534% | $42.2833 | $42.28 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.74 | 12.337% | $147.9928 | $147.99 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.83 | 13.121% | $37.1376 | $37.14 | $37.15 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.64 | 9.456% | $104.6837 | $104.68 | $104.70 | $104.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.41 | 8.129% | $55.5891 | $55.59 | $55.60 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.44 | 9.264% | $26.7041 | $26.70 | $26.70 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.89 | 13.318% | $174.3851 | $174.39 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $530.79 | $588.7757 | $588.77 | $588.85 | $588.80 | |