| 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 | $40.35 | 4.299% | $42.0846 | $42.08 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.33 | 12.499% | $209.6194 | $209.62 | $209.60 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.96 | 10.655% | $212.4133 | $212.41 | $212.40 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.98 | 12.517% | $212.6346 | $212.63 | $212.65 | $212.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.27 | 7.381% | $109.8185 | $109.82 | $109.80 | $109.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.99 | 4.677% | $174.8001 | $174.80 | $174.80 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.37 | 7.746% | $116.7643 | $116.76 | $116.75 | $116.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $985.25 | $1,078.1348 | $1,078.12 | $1,078.10 | $1,078.10 | |