| 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 | 5.102% | $42.4087 | $42.41 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.81 | 10.626% | $244.2733 | $244.27 | $244.25 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.66 | 8.765% | $251.965 | $251.97 | $251.95 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.39 | 5.600% | $67.9958 | $68.00 | $68.00 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.82 | 6.755% | $122.5761 | $122.58 | $122.60 | $122.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.27 | 3.257% | $244.9979 | $245.00 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.71 | 10.509% | $205.2263 | $205.23 | $205.25 | $205.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,095.01 | $1,179.4431 | $1,179.46 | $1,179.45 | $1,179.50 | |