| 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 | $39.91 | 4.599% | $41.7455 | $41.75 | $41.75 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.32 | 13.697% | $158.4027 | $158.40 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.95 | 6.487% | $209.7261 | $209.73 | $209.75 | $209.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.67 | 7.405% | $139.2721 | $139.27 | $139.25 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.32 | 12.662% | $208.7852 | $208.79 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.43 | 3.307% | $112.0158 | $112.02 | $112.00 | $112.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.28 | 13.643% | $79.8683 | $79.87 | $79.85 | $79.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $869.88 | $949.8157 | $949.83 | $949.80 | $949.80 | |