| 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 | $40.47 | 3.736% | $41.982 | $41.98 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.95 | 6.846% | $144.1887 | $144.19 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.81 | 5.172% | $38.7138 | $38.71 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.67 | 13.414% | $93.7594 | $93.76 | $93.75 | $93.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.79 | 7.463% | $185.6853 | $185.69 | $185.70 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.78 | 3.868% | $184.6565 | $184.66 | $184.65 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.30 | 5.409% | $229.0538 | $229.05 | $229.05 | $229.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $862.77 | $918.0395 | $918.04 | $918.05 | $918.20 | |