| 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 | $40.64 | 3.835% | $42.1985 | $42.20 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.45 | 5.520% | $202.018 | $202.02 | $202.00 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.29 | 12.346% | $254.2278 | $254.23 | $254.25 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.78 | 12.640% | $271.2146 | $271.21 | $271.20 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.84 | 3.719% | $249.7968 | $249.80 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.96 | 12.257% | $22.4065 | $22.41 | $22.40 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.36 | 3.713% | $29.413 | $29.41 | $29.40 | $29.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $988.32 | $1,071.2752 | $1,071.28 | $1,071.25 | $1,071.20 | |