| 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 | $40.53 | 4.230% | $42.2444 | $42.24 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.29 | 5.113% | $30.7876 | $30.79 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.67 | 11.504% | $157.9677 | $157.97 | $157.95 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.96 | 7.105% | $114.5595 | $114.56 | $114.55 | $114.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.49 | 11.197% | $33.904 | $33.90 | $33.90 | $33.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.48 | 12.382% | $39.8731 | $39.87 | $39.85 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.28 | 4.729% | $161.5759 | $161.58 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $538.70 | $580.9122 | $580.91 | $580.90 | $581.00 | |