| 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 | $40.33 | 4.117% | $41.9904 | $41.99 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.28 | 12.843% | $36.4257 | $36.43 | $36.45 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.66 | 6.529% | $64.6205 | $64.62 | $64.60 | $64.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.60 | 5.782% | $151.903 | $151.90 | $151.90 | $151.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.31 | 7.203% | $251.1873 | $251.19 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.76 | 12.732% | $233.0847 | $233.08 | $233.10 | $233.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.63 | 4.295% | $193.6028 | $193.60 | $193.60 | $193.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.57 | $972.8144 | $972.81 | $972.85 | $972.80 | |