| 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 | 4.231% | $42.0364 | $42.04 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.33 | 6.641% | $23.8129 | $23.81 | $23.80 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.57 | 6.516% | $131.6218 | $131.62 | $131.60 | $131.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.50 | 9.689% | $238.5736 | $238.57 | $238.55 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.43 | 4.750% | $16.1629 | $16.16 | $16.15 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.65 | 6.173% | $99.431 | $99.43 | $99.45 | $99.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.44 | 5.506% | $9.9598 | $9.96 | $9.95 | $10.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $522.25 | $561.5984 | $561.59 | $561.55 | $561.60 | |