| 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 | 3.740% | $42.2014 | $42.20 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.36 | 3.845% | $256.871 | $256.87 | $256.85 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.67 | 12.151% | $133.0896 | $133.09 | $133.10 | $133.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.65 | 13.853% | $217.0607 | $217.06 | $217.05 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.55 | 11.815% | $96.7759 | $96.78 | $96.80 | $96.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.71 | 6.513% | $131.7672 | $131.77 | $131.75 | $131.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.66 | 13.393% | $240.0076 | $240.01 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,019.28 | $1,117.7734 | $1,117.78 | $1,117.75 | $1,117.90 | |