| 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 | $38.90 | 4.274% | $40.5626 | $40.56 | $40.55 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.86 | 9.770% | $50.3405 | $50.34 | $50.35 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.61 | 13.485% | $242.4153 | $242.42 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.86 | 11.645% | $176.2428 | $176.24 | $176.25 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.53 | 5.686% | $43.8914 | $43.89 | $43.90 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.93 | 3.703% | $251.9257 | $251.93 | $251.95 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.95 | 9.347% | $114.7597 | $114.76 | $114.75 | $114.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $845.64 | $920.1380 | $920.14 | $920.15 | $920.10 | |