| 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 | $40.34 | 5.109% | $42.401 | $42.40 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.90 | 4.643% | $201.8563 | $201.86 | $201.85 | $201.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.85 | 10.671% | $77.3037 | $77.30 | $77.30 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.31 | 9.723% | $18.9931 | $18.99 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.42 | 12.714% | $215.7571 | $215.76 | $215.75 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.92 | 11.572% | $178.4259 | $178.43 | $178.45 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.73 | 6.407% | $188.0531 | $188.05 | $188.05 | $188.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $848.47 | $922.7902 | $922.79 | $922.80 | $922.90 | |