| 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 | $40.99 | 3.365% | $42.3693 | $42.37 | $42.35 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.30 | 8.611% | $86.1285 | $86.13 | $86.15 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.62 | 13.382% | $115.2188 | $115.22 | $115.20 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.56 | 5.827% | $220.7128 | $220.71 | $220.70 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.53 | 12.601% | $139.096 | $139.10 | $139.10 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.71 | 10.496% | $228.4063 | $228.41 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.76 | 13.471% | $200.5713 | $200.57 | $200.55 | $200.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $937.47 | $1,032.5030 | $1,032.51 | $1,032.45 | $1,032.50 | |