| 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 | $40.61 | 3.357% | $41.9733 | $41.97 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.82 | 9.115% | $172.2053 | $172.21 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.99 | 12.592% | $40.5219 | $40.52 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.63 | 7.470% | $151.1351 | $151.14 | $151.15 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.93 | 3.242% | $167.1798 | $167.18 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.98 | 4.548% | $14.6158 | $14.62 | $14.60 | $14.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.72 | 12.176% | $209.455 | $209.46 | $209.45 | $209.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $737.68 | $797.0862 | $797.10 | $797.05 | $797.10 | |