| 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 | $40.63 | 4.770% | $42.5681 | $42.57 | $42.55 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.63 | 4.480% | $143.7958 | $143.80 | $143.80 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.97 | 3.865% | $200.4283 | $200.43 | $200.45 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.42 | 13.328% | $218.0657 | $218.07 | $218.05 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.48 | 5.345% | $51.0713 | $51.07 | $51.05 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.62 | 12.689% | $40.1398 | $40.14 | $40.15 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.77 | 10.825% | $26.3431 | $26.34 | $26.35 | $26.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $671.52 | $722.4121 | $722.42 | $722.40 | $722.40 | |