| 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 | $40.58 | 3.854% | $42.144 | $42.14 | $42.15 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.83 | 11.596% | $272.1045 | $272.10 | $272.10 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.40 | 6.104% | $202.022 | $202.02 | $202.00 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.53 | 8.603% | $115.6948 | $115.69 | $115.70 | $115.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.60 | 9.325% | $143.8717 | $143.87 | $143.85 | $143.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.91 | 3.641% | $92.1472 | $92.15 | $92.15 | $92.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.64 | 13.655% | $243.9491 | $243.95 | $243.95 | $243.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,016.49 | $1,111.9333 | $1,111.92 | $1,111.90 | $1,111.80 | |