| 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 | $40.32 | 4.139% | $41.9888 | $41.99 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.77 | 10.280% | $265.5212 | $265.52 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.63 | 12.345% | $205.1757 | $205.18 | $205.20 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.70 | 10.838% | $168.1412 | $168.14 | $168.15 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.94 | 12.718% | $279.473 | $279.47 | $279.45 | $279.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.40 | 12.605% | $159.2235 | $159.22 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.45 | 12.189% | $248.4425 | $248.44 | $248.45 | $248.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,226.21 | $1,367.9659 | $1,367.96 | $1,367.95 | $1,367.90 | |