| 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 | $36.71 | 8.480% | $39.823 | $39.82 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.25 | 9.658% | $218.4936 | $218.49 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.72 | 12.830% | $9.8388 | $9.84 | $9.85 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.70 | 3.485% | $211.8338 | $211.83 | $211.85 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.75 | 5.646% | $218.4231 | $218.42 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.93 | 3.425% | $13.3729 | $13.37 | $13.35 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.62 | 12.312% | $273.6145 | $273.61 | $273.60 | $273.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $912.68 | $985.3997 | $985.38 | $985.35 | $985.30 | |