| 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 | $38.95 | 10.581% | $43.0713 | $43.07 | $43.05 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.93 | 6.284% | $17.9939 | $17.99 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.66 | 4.335% | $228.1389 | $228.14 | $228.15 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.55 | 9.697% | $139.9185 | $139.92 | $139.90 | $139.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.77 | 11.520% | $134.6827 | $134.68 | $134.70 | $134.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.95 | 4.365% | $205.5469 | $205.55 | $205.55 | $205.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.28 | 7.238% | $191.1839 | $191.18 | $191.20 | $191.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.09 | $960.5361 | $960.53 | $960.55 | $960.50 | |