| 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 | $39.99 | 4.593% | $41.8267 | $41.83 | $41.85 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.43 | 12.325% | $211.654 | $211.65 | $211.65 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.74 | 8.395% | $73.4268 | $73.43 | $73.45 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.74 | 7.736% | $10.4935 | $10.49 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.54 | 3.233% | $12.9454 | $12.95 | $12.95 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.78 | 3.363% | $226.1376 | $226.14 | $226.15 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.63 | 9.495% | $265.6677 | $265.67 | $265.65 | $265.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.85 | $842.1517 | $842.16 | $842.20 | $842.10 | |