| 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 | $40.85 | 3.657% | $42.3439 | $42.34 | $42.35 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.90 | 4.356% | $30.1589 | $30.16 | $30.15 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.62 | 6.280% | $14.4753 | $14.48 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.81 | 3.682% | $107.6323 | $107.63 | $107.65 | $107.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.91 | 7.201% | $257.1859 | $257.19 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.89 | 4.203% | $220.7957 | $220.80 | $220.80 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.95 | 12.645% | $210.5898 | $210.59 | $210.60 | $210.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $825.93 | $883.1818 | $883.19 | $883.25 | $883.20 | |