| 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 | $38.80 | 5.144% | $40.7959 | $40.80 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.51 | 7.843% | $189.2752 | $189.28 | $189.30 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.89 | 13.365% | $45.2213 | $45.22 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.79 | 12.797% | $8.7869 | $8.79 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.45 | 12.636% | $79.3521 | $79.35 | $79.35 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.50 | 12.172% | $94.7853 | $94.79 | $94.80 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.76 | 10.308% | $219.2482 | $219.25 | $219.25 | $219.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $615.70 | $677.4649 | $677.48 | $677.50 | $677.50 | |