| 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 | $40.43 | 4.375% | $42.1988 | $42.20 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.64 | 5.473% | $134.6257 | $134.63 | $134.65 | $134.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.37 | 12.249% | $220.4234 | $220.42 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.55 | 3.295% | $238.1466 | $238.15 | $238.15 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.89 | 5.721% | $133.0922 | $133.09 | $133.10 | $133.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.66 | 7.523% | $32.9666 | $32.97 | $32.95 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.38 | 9.400% | $112.0037 | $112.00 | $112.00 | $112.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $853.92 | $913.4570 | $913.46 | $913.45 | $913.40 | |