| 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 | $40.63 | 4.558% | $42.4819 | $42.48 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.38 | 4.108% | $235.6797 | $235.68 | $235.70 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.46 | 13.160% | $86.5221 | $86.52 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.81 | 3.243% | $231.0682 | $231.07 | $231.05 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.59 | 8.570% | $261.2086 | $261.21 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.26 | 8.383% | $221.3831 | $221.38 | $221.40 | $221.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.94 | 8.230% | $208.819 | $208.82 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,205.07 | $1,287.1626 | $1,287.16 | $1,287.15 | $1,287.20 | |