| 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 | $40.36 | 4.472% | $42.1649 | $42.16 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.60 | 4.200% | $25.6332 | $25.63 | $25.65 | $25.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.79 | 6.197% | $105.974 | $105.97 | $105.95 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.37 | 13.612% | $178.7912 | $178.79 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.30 | 9.132% | $17.7885 | $17.79 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.53 | 10.262% | $17.1237 | $17.12 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.77 | 13.581% | $54.2576 | $54.26 | $54.25 | $54.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $401.72 | $441.7331 | $441.72 | $441.70 | $441.80 | |