| 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 | $40.35 | 4.219% | $42.0524 | $42.05 | $42.05 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.88 | 10.791% | $85.1761 | $85.18 | $85.20 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.92 | 10.754% | $90.7297 | $90.73 | $90.75 | $90.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.62 | 11.577% | $84.3745 | $84.37 | $84.35 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.89 | 7.648% | $26.7936 | $26.79 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.80 | 3.559% | $190.3414 | $190.34 | $190.35 | $190.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.74 | 13.113% | $182.949 | $182.95 | $182.95 | $182.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $645.20 | $702.4167 | $702.41 | $702.45 | $702.40 | |