| 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 | $40.96 | 3.680% | $42.4673 | $42.47 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.72 | 11.295% | $13.0438 | $13.04 | $13.05 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.86 | 4.266% | $100.992 | $100.99 | $101.00 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.82 | 6.321% | $7.2511 | $7.25 | $7.25 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.85 | 5.401% | $157.9434 | $157.94 | $157.95 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.25 | 4.449% | $260.3391 | $260.34 | $260.35 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.47 | 10.720% | $116.7764 | $116.78 | $116.80 | $116.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $660.93 | $698.8131 | $698.81 | $698.85 | $698.80 | |