| 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 | $36.80 | 8.499% | $39.9276 | $39.93 | $39.95 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.60 | 8.433% | $136.1918 | $136.19 | $136.20 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.50 | 10.509% | $240.3571 | $240.36 | $240.35 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.97 | 12.487% | $13.4647 | $13.46 | $13.45 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.88 | 5.602% | $89.635 | $89.64 | $89.65 | $89.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.79 | 9.466% | $115.8041 | $115.80 | $115.80 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.53 | 8.728% | $49.5039 | $49.50 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $628.07 | $684.8842 | $684.88 | $684.90 | $684.90 | |