| 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 | $38.40 | 6.376% | $40.8484 | $40.85 | $40.85 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.95 | 7.299% | $192.0116 | $192.01 | $192.00 | $192.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.72 | 8.323% | $45.1924 | $45.19 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.69 | 7.540% | $8.2698 | $8.27 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.86 | 8.706% | $135.7303 | $135.73 | $135.75 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.50 | 5.548% | $8.9716 | $8.97 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.25 | 6.562% | $263.4745 | $263.47 | $263.45 | $263.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $647.37 | $694.4986 | $694.49 | $694.45 | $694.50 | |