| 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 | $40.71 | 3.178% | $42.0038 | $42.00 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.25 | 5.255% | $30.7871 | $30.79 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.52 | 6.402% | $144.196 | $144.20 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.64 | 13.850% | $261.4451 | $261.45 | $261.45 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.40 | 10.672% | $38.0712 | $38.07 | $38.05 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.89 | 12.583% | $58.4193 | $58.42 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.90 | 9.828% | $227.2341 | $227.23 | $227.25 | $227.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $728.31 | $802.1566 | $802.16 | $802.15 | $802.10 | |