| 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 | 3.630% | $41.9702 | $41.97 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.68 | 4.867% | $235.6152 | $235.62 | $235.60 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.27 | 9.697% | $274.5387 | $274.54 | $274.55 | $274.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.31 | 9.836% | $35.488 | $35.49 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.44 | 6.674% | $235.1522 | $235.15 | $235.15 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.71 | 4.635% | $36.3188 | $36.32 | $36.30 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.49 | 13.721% | $233.6853 | $233.69 | $233.70 | $233.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.40 | $1,092.7684 | $1,092.78 | $1,092.75 | $1,092.80 | |