| 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 | $35.48 | 12.335% | $39.8565 | $39.86 | $39.85 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.95 | 4.362% | $167.9706 | $167.97 | $167.95 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.31 | 11.619% | $12.6241 | $12.62 | $12.60 | $12.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.47 | 8.842% | $61.4631 | $61.46 | $61.45 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.41 | 8.183% | $269.8192 | $269.82 | $269.80 | $269.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.32 | 11.210% | $199.4218 | $199.42 | $199.40 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.29 | 10.213% | $101.7156 | $101.72 | $101.70 | $101.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.23 | $852.8709 | $852.87 | $852.75 | $852.90 | |