| 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 | $40.60 | 3.432% | $41.9934 | $41.99 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.77 | 6.311% | $135.8336 | $135.83 | $135.85 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.77 | 3.745% | $185.4649 | $185.46 | $185.45 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.47 | 7.681% | $86.6509 | $86.65 | $86.65 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.98 | 12.185% | $53.8264 | $53.83 | $53.85 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.30 | 8.145% | $148.4831 | $148.48 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.53 | 3.708% | $102.1835 | $102.18 | $102.20 | $102.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $711.42 | $754.4358 | $754.42 | $754.50 | $754.50 | |