| 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 | $37.77 | 12.208% | $42.381 | $42.38 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.46 | 3.675% | $149.7689 | $149.77 | $149.75 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.92 | 3.778% | $226.153 | $226.15 | $226.15 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.67 | 3.317% | $108.1419 | $108.14 | $108.15 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.30 | 5.221% | $45.5607 | $45.56 | $45.55 | $45.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.91 | 8.476% | $97.5308 | $97.53 | $97.55 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.40 | 6.292% | $209.8204 | $209.82 | $209.80 | $209.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.43 | $879.3567 | $879.35 | $879.35 | $879.40 | |