| 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 | $39.72 | 5.704% | $41.9856 | $41.99 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.60 | 3.161% | $145.0444 | $145.04 | $145.05 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.49 | 7.434% | $10.1955 | $10.20 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.60 | 6.510% | $214.7242 | $214.72 | $214.70 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.82 | 13.710% | $241.9976 | $242.00 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.46 | 8.337% | $54.6669 | $54.67 | $54.65 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.40 | 10.605% | $51.3207 | $51.32 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $701.09 | $759.9349 | $759.94 | $759.90 | $759.90 | |