| 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 | $40.52 | 3.696% | $42.0176 | $42.02 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.54 | 4.443% | $105.007 | $105.01 | $105.00 | $105.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.26 | 6.718% | $86.719 | $86.72 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.80 | 8.265% | $193.5778 | $193.58 | $193.60 | $193.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.25 | 3.440% | $88.1826 | $88.18 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.54 | 13.349% | $95.8252 | $95.83 | $95.85 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.71 | 3.702% | $19.4026 | $19.40 | $19.40 | $19.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $589.62 | $630.7318 | $630.74 | $630.75 | $630.70 | |