| 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 | $40.30 | 4.179% | $41.9841 | $41.98 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.30 | 6.698% | $182.7737 | $182.77 | $182.75 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.66 | 10.655% | $225.36 | $225.36 | $225.35 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.66 | 3.478% | $226.265 | $226.27 | $226.25 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.72 | 13.782% | $263.6557 | $263.66 | $263.65 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.58 | 3.316% | $179.3359 | $179.34 | $179.35 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.56 | 10.450% | $269.012 | $269.01 | $269.00 | $269.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,282.78 | $1,388.3864 | $1,388.39 | $1,388.35 | $1,388.50 | |