| 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 | $40.39 | 4.330% | $42.1389 | $42.14 | $42.15 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.27 | 8.421% | $171.5979 | $171.60 | $171.60 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.28 | 8.827% | $199.4581 | $199.46 | $199.45 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.86 | 3.716% | $219.7327 | $219.73 | $219.75 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.49 | 11.558% | $194.6576 | $194.66 | $194.65 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.36 | 12.632% | $216.6589 | $216.66 | $216.65 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.36 | 3.709% | $229.5702 | $229.57 | $229.55 | $229.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,182.01 | $1,273.8143 | $1,273.82 | $1,273.80 | $1,273.90 | |