| 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 | $40.48 | 4.771% | $42.4113 | $42.41 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.58 | 13.324% | $100.3824 | $100.38 | $100.40 | $100.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.42 | 4.688% | $60.1118 | $60.11 | $60.10 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.92 | 6.661% | $208.9702 | $208.97 | $208.95 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.30 | 3.413% | $70.6311 | $70.63 | $70.65 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.81 | 9.509% | $97.2549 | $97.25 | $97.25 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.80 | 7.699% | $249.6463 | $249.65 | $249.65 | $249.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $771.31 | $829.4080 | $829.40 | $829.40 | $829.40 | |