| 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 | $40.96 | 3.720% | $42.4837 | $42.48 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.78 | 3.327% | $223.9923 | $223.99 | $224.00 | $224.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.51 | 5.276% | $42.6473 | $42.65 | $42.65 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.73 | 11.684% | $228.6507 | $228.65 | $228.65 | $228.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.66 | 3.560% | $33.8227 | $33.82 | $33.80 | $33.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.48 | 3.206% | $49.0022 | $49.00 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.60 | 8.318% | $53.7257 | $53.73 | $53.75 | $53.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $632.72 | $674.3246 | $674.32 | $674.35 | $674.30 | |