| 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 | $40.50 | 4.610% | $42.3671 | $42.37 | $42.35 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.55 | 6.165% | $188.496 | $188.50 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.68 | 7.128% | $206.4142 | $206.41 | $206.40 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.27 | 10.869% | $212.0591 | $212.06 | $212.05 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.91 | 4.536% | $120.1223 | $120.12 | $120.10 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.72 | 4.533% | $97.9683 | $97.97 | $97.95 | $98.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.49 | 7.737% | $127.6576 | $127.66 | $127.65 | $127.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $929.12 | $995.0846 | $995.09 | $995.00 | $995.20 | |