| 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 | $40.91 | 4.578% | $42.7829 | $42.78 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.78 | 10.750% | $204.6439 | $204.64 | $204.65 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.90 | 4.560% | $207.9698 | $207.97 | $207.95 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.54 | 7.725% | $141.7015 | $141.70 | $141.70 | $141.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.70 | 6.248% | $42.1805 | $42.18 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.30 | 13.734% | $269.8908 | $269.89 | $269.90 | $269.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.49 | 6.556% | $249.8632 | $249.86 | $249.85 | $249.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,067.62 | $1,159.0326 | $1,159.02 | $1,159.05 | $1,159.10 | |