| 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 | $40.73 | 4.499% | $42.5624 | $42.56 | $42.55 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.52 | 12.721% | $38.9113 | $38.91 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.89 | 8.641% | $9.6582 | $9.66 | $9.65 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.60 | 9.595% | $23.6725 | $23.67 | $23.65 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.32 | 13.230% | $9.4207 | $9.42 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.79 | 6.237% | $123.0118 | $123.01 | $123.00 | $123.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.94 | 9.705% | $25.1663 | $25.17 | $25.15 | $25.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $252.79 | $272.4032 | $272.40 | $272.30 | $272.50 | |