| 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 | $40.64 | 4.375% | $42.418 | $42.42 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.46 | 13.811% | $97.2629 | $97.26 | $97.25 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.35 | 4.132% | $131.5708 | $131.57 | $131.55 | $131.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.31 | 10.302% | $223.152 | $223.15 | $223.15 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.69 | 12.305% | $161.3711 | $161.37 | $161.35 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.64 | 4.198% | $36.0942 | $36.09 | $36.10 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.68 | 7.133% | $240.7064 | $240.71 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $857.77 | $932.5754 | $932.57 | $932.50 | $932.70 | |