| 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 | $40.51 | 4.742% | $42.431 | $42.43 | $42.45 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.60 | 10.671% | $254.1006 | $254.10 | $254.10 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.91 | 4.510% | $207.8808 | $207.88 | $207.90 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.96 | 12.360% | $140.4051 | $140.41 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.99 | 3.603% | $180.2589 | $180.26 | $180.25 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.84 | 13.237% | $96.0703 | $96.07 | $96.05 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.58 | 8.841% | $52.875 | $52.88 | $52.90 | $52.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.39 | $974.0217 | $974.03 | $974.05 | $974.10 | |