| 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 | $34.53 | 10.755% | $38.2437 | $38.24 | $38.25 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.63 | 7.761% | $261.4605 | $261.46 | $261.45 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.34 | 5.617% | $47.8867 | $47.89 | $47.90 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.85 | 3.811% | $86.0074 | $86.01 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.90 | 5.219% | $20.9386 | $20.94 | $20.95 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.51 | 6.387% | $216.5082 | $216.51 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.47 | 13.694% | $136.9672 | $136.97 | $136.95 | $137.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $749.23 | $808.0123 | $808.02 | $808.00 | $808.00 | |