| 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 | $41.26 | 3.872% | $42.8576 | $42.86 | $42.85 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.40 | 8.153% | $86.955 | $86.96 | $86.95 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.74 | 8.288% | $232.5377 | $232.54 | $232.55 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.58 | 11.416% | $152.172 | $152.17 | $152.15 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.25 | 3.589% | $126.6376 | $126.64 | $126.65 | $126.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.97 | 12.360% | $190.9783 | $190.98 | $191.00 | $191.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.90 | 6.705% | $177.0236 | $177.02 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $931.10 | $1,009.1618 | $1,009.17 | $1,009.15 | $1,009.20 | |