| 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 | $40.99 | 3.615% | $42.4718 | $42.47 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.57 | 7.603% | $19.9819 | $19.98 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.58 | 6.519% | $229.6337 | $229.63 | $229.65 | $229.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.88 | 8.285% | $252.1741 | $252.17 | $252.15 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.33 | 3.385% | $207.1112 | $207.11 | $207.10 | $207.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.98 | 13.408% | $117.9216 | $117.92 | $117.90 | $117.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.85 | 9.678% | $54.6745 | $54.67 | $54.65 | $54.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $862.18 | $923.9688 | $923.95 | $923.90 | $924.00 | |