| 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 | $40.29 | 4.176% | $41.9725 | $41.97 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.27 | 3.829% | $133.1815 | $133.18 | $133.20 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.66 | 8.807% | $88.8518 | $88.85 | $88.85 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.51 | 9.658% | $12.6216 | $12.62 | $12.60 | $12.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.59 | 13.374% | $70.9608 | $70.96 | $70.95 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.28 | 12.511% | $65.5714 | $65.57 | $65.55 | $65.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.52 | 11.267% | $51.7614 | $51.76 | $51.75 | $51.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $429.12 | $464.9210 | $464.91 | $464.85 | $465.10 | |