| 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 | $40.60 | 4.597% | $42.4664 | $42.47 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.31 | 6.661% | $112.3247 | $112.32 | $112.30 | $112.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.58 | 11.351% | $243.391 | $243.39 | $243.40 | $243.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.25 | 3.865% | $115.5498 | $115.55 | $115.55 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.36 | 8.487% | $93.6894 | $93.69 | $93.70 | $93.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.66 | 8.825% | $211.8387 | $211.84 | $211.85 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.43 | 13.522% | $209.3686 | $209.37 | $209.35 | $209.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $941.19 | $1,028.6286 | $1,028.63 | $1,028.60 | $1,028.60 | |