| 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 | $39.85 | 3.501% | $41.2451 | $41.25 | $41.25 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.28 | 8.502% | $165.2268 | $165.23 | $165.25 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.38 | 4.215% | $120.2433 | $120.24 | $120.25 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.94 | 5.235% | $13.6174 | $13.62 | $13.60 | $13.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.75 | 8.178% | $172.8144 | $172.81 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.34 | 10.682% | $32.4741 | $32.47 | $32.45 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.29 | 12.455% | $265.7199 | $265.72 | $265.70 | $265.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $745.83 | $811.3410 | $811.34 | $811.30 | $811.20 | |