| 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 | $40.26 | 4.475% | $42.0616 | $42.06 | $42.05 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.50 | 9.810% | $242.1311 | $242.13 | $242.15 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.70 | 3.780% | $167.8123 | $167.81 | $167.80 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.61 | 10.564% | $22.7872 | $22.79 | $22.80 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.40 | 12.798% | $25.2668 | $25.27 | $25.25 | $25.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.60 | 11.830% | $108.0278 | $108.03 | $108.05 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.57 | 9.415% | $269.7846 | $269.78 | $269.80 | $269.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $808.64 | $877.8714 | $877.87 | $877.90 | $877.90 | |