| 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 | $40.55 | 3.540% | $41.9855 | $41.99 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.26 | 7.403% | $209.7151 | $209.72 | $209.70 | $209.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.31 | 6.144% | $261.4433 | $261.44 | $261.45 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.57 | 11.804% | $232.0716 | $232.07 | $232.05 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.57 | 9.142% | $117.404 | $117.40 | $117.40 | $117.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.81 | 13.606% | $262.214 | $262.21 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.47 | 8.766% | $74.4721 | $74.47 | $74.45 | $74.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.54 | $1,199.3056 | $1,199.30 | $1,199.25 | $1,199.30 | |