| 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 | $40.65 | 4.279% | $42.3894 | $42.39 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.71 | 4.592% | $17.4773 | $17.48 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.72 | 13.702% | $152.0423 | $152.04 | $152.05 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.82 | 9.464% | $206.6899 | $206.69 | $206.70 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.57 | 9.635% | $163.9811 | $163.98 | $164.00 | $164.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.77 | 10.564% | $129.1056 | $129.11 | $129.10 | $129.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.89 | 4.213% | $87.4243 | $87.42 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $730.13 | $799.1099 | $799.11 | $799.15 | $799.10 | |