| 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 | $40.67 | 4.272% | $42.4074 | $42.41 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.72 | 4.438% | $258.7138 | $258.71 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.90 | 5.574% | $232.1572 | $232.16 | $232.15 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.72 | 13.283% | $250.0382 | $250.04 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.98 | 12.175% | $270.3193 | $270.32 | $270.30 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.48 | 9.780% | $47.7323 | $47.73 | $47.75 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.34 | 13.393% | $269.1269 | $269.13 | $269.15 | $269.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,250.81 | $1,370.4951 | $1,370.50 | $1,370.50 | $1,370.40 | |