| 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 | $40.32 | 4.548% | $42.1538 | $42.15 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.53 | 4.825% | $259.4733 | $259.47 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.94 | 12.500% | $272.1825 | $272.18 | $272.20 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.85 | 4.435% | $106.367 | $106.37 | $106.35 | $106.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.80 | 4.210% | $154.0224 | $154.02 | $154.00 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.54 | 9.441% | $240.2668 | $240.27 | $240.25 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.73 | 13.732% | $70.2068 | $70.21 | $70.20 | $70.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,060.71 | $1,144.6726 | $1,144.67 | $1,144.60 | $1,144.80 | |