| 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 | $38.50 | 7.496% | $41.386 | $41.39 | $41.40 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.38 | 9.486% | $113.1866 | $113.19 | $113.20 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.53 | 11.772% | $244.2554 | $244.26 | $244.25 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.58 | 9.452% | $88.1964 | $88.20 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.84 | 5.500% | $11.4362 | $11.44 | $11.45 | $11.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.52 | 6.120% | $123.651 | $123.65 | $123.65 | $123.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.79 | 13.714% | $240.8349 | $240.83 | $240.85 | $240.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.14 | $862.9465 | $862.96 | $863.00 | $863.00 | |