| 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 | $39.72 | 6.635% | $42.3554 | $42.36 | $42.35 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.25 | 9.360% | $200.4022 | $200.40 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.39 | 8.389% | $222.6202 | $222.62 | $222.60 | $222.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.56 | 4.307% | $84.0297 | $84.03 | $84.05 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.79 | 12.520% | $212.4265 | $212.43 | $212.45 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.92 | 4.634% | $12.4724 | $12.47 | $12.45 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.44 | 10.566% | $211.6676 | $211.67 | $211.65 | $211.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.07 | $985.9740 | $985.98 | $985.95 | $986.00 | |