| 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 | $36.64 | 8.808% | $39.8673 | $39.87 | $39.85 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.86 | 12.658% | $145.1711 | $145.17 | $145.15 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.26 | 7.717% | $240.489 | $240.49 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.39 | 4.135% | $126.4095 | $126.41 | $126.40 | $126.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.25 | 7.250% | $182.5931 | $182.59 | $182.60 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.98 | 12.320% | $25.8111 | $25.81 | $25.80 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.35 | 6.288% | $223.5768 | $223.58 | $223.60 | $223.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.73 | $983.9179 | $983.92 | $983.90 | $984.00 | |