| 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 | $40.69 | 3.850% | $42.2566 | $42.26 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.45 | 9.602% | $156.128 | $156.13 | $156.15 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.86 | 8.711% | $50.942 | $50.94 | $50.95 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.51 | 10.367% | $261.029 | $261.03 | $261.05 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.41 | 5.296% | $263.6717 | $263.67 | $263.65 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.76 | 12.565% | $220.3572 | $220.36 | $220.35 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.29 | 9.469% | $13.4537 | $13.45 | $13.45 | $13.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $924.97 | $1,007.8382 | $1,007.84 | $1,007.85 | $1,007.90 | |