| 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 | $35.45 | 12.537% | $39.8944 | $39.89 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.94 | 8.752% | $46.6981 | $46.70 | $46.70 | $46.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.48 | 12.464% | $198.4765 | $198.48 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.37 | 5.170% | $249.642 | $249.64 | $249.65 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.81 | 3.436% | $132.2016 | $132.20 | $132.20 | $132.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.28 | 11.489% | $8.1164 | $8.12 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.36 | 12.246% | $12.7511 | $12.75 | $12.75 | $12.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $638.69 | $687.7801 | $687.78 | $687.80 | $687.80 | |