| 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 | $40.40 | 4.409% | $42.1812 | $42.18 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.98 | 12.813% | $80.0747 | $80.07 | $80.05 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.45 | 11.666% | $145.6683 | $145.67 | $145.65 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.32 | 5.289% | $248.819 | $248.82 | $248.80 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.65 | 12.449% | $267.235 | $267.24 | $267.25 | $267.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.37 | 7.559% | $24.0609 | $24.06 | $24.05 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.68 | 13.352% | $31.3758 | $31.38 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $765.85 | $839.4149 | $839.42 | $839.40 | $839.50 | |