| 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 | $39.48 | 6.329% | $41.9787 | $41.98 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.62 | 6.499% | $215.7883 | $215.79 | $215.80 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.48 | 4.211% | $230.8065 | $230.81 | $230.80 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.36 | 12.419% | $45.3723 | $45.37 | $45.35 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.27 | 5.228% | $168.6489 | $168.65 | $168.65 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.96 | 10.512% | $150.2521 | $150.25 | $150.25 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.40 | 13.663% | $219.8242 | $219.82 | $219.80 | $219.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $993.57 | $1,072.6710 | $1,072.67 | $1,072.65 | $1,072.70 | |