| 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 | $40.50 | 4.369% | $42.2694 | $42.27 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.28 | 12.807% | $131.172 | $131.17 | $131.15 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.86 | 7.765% | $34.3339 | $34.33 | $34.35 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.62 | 5.137% | $197.258 | $197.26 | $197.25 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.77 | 7.824% | $57.977 | $57.98 | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.98 | 8.696% | $118.4569 | $118.46 | $118.45 | $118.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.36 | 3.690% | $206.7164 | $206.72 | $206.70 | $206.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $738.37 | $788.1836 | $788.19 | $788.15 | $788.30 | |