| 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 | $37.75 | 12.335% | $42.4065 | $42.41 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.69 | 9.813% | $265.407 | $265.41 | $265.40 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.94 | 10.303% | $70.5277 | $70.53 | $70.55 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.50 | 12.805% | $28.7653 | $28.77 | $28.75 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.79 | 4.157% | $39.3609 | $39.36 | $39.35 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.30 | 12.162% | $239.2415 | $239.24 | $239.25 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.59 | 12.631% | $278.8631 | $278.86 | $278.85 | $278.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $867.56 | $964.5720 | $964.58 | $964.55 | $964.60 | |