| 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 | $40.40 | 3.620% | $41.8625 | $41.86 | $41.85 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.76 | 3.763% | $74.4603 | $74.46 | $74.45 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.62 | 12.866% | $130.4957 | $130.50 | $130.50 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.71 | 8.478% | $250.2696 | $250.27 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.79 | 13.160% | $170.634 | $170.63 | $170.65 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.51 | 5.788% | $60.8387 | $60.84 | $60.85 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.36 | 13.800% | $89.1737 | $89.17 | $89.15 | $89.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $745.15 | $817.7345 | $817.73 | $817.70 | $817.80 | |