| 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 | $218.32 | 9.643% | $239.3726 | $239.37 | $239.35 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.62 | 7.431% | $42.5642 | $42.56 | $42.55 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.43 | 3.330% | $50.0427 | $50.04 | $50.05 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.66 | 4.215% | $47.5846 | $47.58 | $47.60 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.47 | 13.424% | $196.7566 | $196.76 | $196.75 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.64 | 6.438% | $116.6986 | $116.70 | $116.70 | $116.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.82 | 10.872% | $107.3463 | $107.35 | $107.35 | $107.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $731.96 | $800.3656 | $800.36 | $800.35 | $800.40 | |