| 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 | $39.46 | 3.571% | $40.8691 | $40.87 | $40.85 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.33 | 6.777% | $172.2633 | $172.26 | $172.25 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.78 | 12.597% | $263.2293 | $263.23 | $263.25 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.58 | 7.683% | $245.065 | $245.07 | $245.05 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.69 | 9.825% | $241.2745 | $241.27 | $241.25 | $241.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.99 | 3.424% | $42.3935 | $42.39 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.36 | 3.746% | $125.9061 | $125.91 | $125.90 | $125.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,044.19 | $1,131.0008 | $1,131.00 | $1,130.95 | $1,131.10 | |