| 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 | $40.49 | 3.668% | $41.9752 | $41.98 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.52 | 11.404% | $256.8085 | $256.81 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.61 | 5.425% | $203.0591 | $203.06 | $203.05 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.36 | 3.211% | $115.9679 | $115.97 | $115.95 | $116.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.87 | 9.685% | $265.2951 | $265.30 | $265.30 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.42 | 4.199% | $178.6179 | $178.62 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.99 | 4.261% | $15.6287 | $15.63 | $15.65 | $15.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.26 | $1,077.3524 | $1,077.37 | $1,077.35 | $1,077.40 | |