| 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 | $40.56 | 4.335% | $42.3183 | $42.32 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.31 | 8.374% | $11.1734 | $11.17 | $11.15 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.92 | 5.550% | $157.1851 | $157.19 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.38 | 7.147% | $80.7674 | $80.77 | $80.75 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.70 | 4.517% | $128.2424 | $128.24 | $128.25 | $128.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.56 | 7.236% | $26.3372 | $26.34 | $26.35 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.98 | 5.295% | $34.7263 | $34.73 | $34.75 | $34.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $455.41 | $480.7501 | $480.76 | $480.75 | $480.70 | |