| 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 | $40.49 | 4.253% | $42.212 | $42.21 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.85 | 11.191% | $258.9082 | $258.91 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.97 | 10.331% | $248.2117 | $248.21 | $248.20 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.48 | 9.200% | $150.1282 | $150.13 | $150.15 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.61 | 6.460% | $261.4764 | $261.48 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.40 | 8.485% | $66.6098 | $66.61 | $66.60 | $66.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.43 | 9.315% | $148.0453 | $148.05 | $148.05 | $148.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.23 | $1,175.5916 | $1,175.60 | $1,175.60 | $1,175.50 | |