| 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 | $40.27 | 4.290% | $41.9976 | $42.00 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.72 | 7.321% | $264.7824 | $264.78 | $264.80 | $264.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.87 | 11.248% | $121.1157 | $121.12 | $121.10 | $121.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.95 | 7.393% | $269.5027 | $269.50 | $269.50 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.62 | 8.489% | $212.2262 | $212.23 | $212.25 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.78 | 10.280% | $19.6078 | $19.61 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.29 | 5.627% | $224.2356 | $224.24 | $224.25 | $224.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.50 | $1,153.4680 | $1,153.48 | $1,153.50 | $1,153.40 | |