| 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 | $39.45 | 3.845% | $40.9669 | $40.97 | $40.95 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.84 | 9.399% | $88.4382 | $88.44 | $88.45 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.73 | 10.448% | $9.6421 | $9.64 | $9.65 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.60 | 13.760% | $79.177 | $79.18 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.48 | 11.306% | $237.616 | $237.62 | $237.60 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.79 | 6.185% | $208.9615 | $208.96 | $208.95 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.34 | 3.337% | $17.9186 | $17.92 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $626.23 | $682.7203 | $682.73 | $682.70 | $682.70 | |