| 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 | 4.225% | $42.0235 | $42.02 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.42 | 5.870% | $11.0317 | $11.03 | $11.05 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.52 | 8.848% | $94.1753 | $94.18 | $94.20 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.99 | 5.432% | $90.661 | $90.66 | $90.65 | $90.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.91 | 9.364% | $201.1313 | $201.13 | $201.15 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.84 | 10.148% | $270.7878 | $270.79 | $270.80 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.76 | 8.240% | $259.5162 | $259.52 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.76 | $969.3268 | $969.33 | $969.35 | $969.30 | |