| 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 | 3.720% | $42.0066 | $42.01 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.99 | 5.232% | $47.3439 | $47.34 | $47.35 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.39 | 9.688% | $238.4507 | $238.45 | $238.45 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.92 | 9.137% | $186.537 | $186.54 | $186.55 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.99 | 11.310% | $178.0849 | $178.08 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.63 | 8.731% | $170.3054 | $170.31 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.40 | 13.820% | $249.7211 | $249.72 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.82 | $1,112.4496 | $1,112.45 | $1,112.45 | $1,112.40 | |