| 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 | $40.80 | 3.167% | $42.0921 | $42.09 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.45 | 12.489% | $135.493 | $135.49 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.76 | 6.654% | $75.4684 | $75.47 | $75.45 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.81 | 12.540% | $16.6672 | $16.67 | $16.65 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.80 | 13.604% | $137.2336 | $137.23 | $137.25 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.91 | 11.823% | $119.55 | $119.55 | $119.55 | $119.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.94 | 12.829% | $121.7876 | $121.79 | $121.80 | $121.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $582.47 | $648.2919 | $648.29 | $648.30 | $648.40 | |