| 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 | $208.32 | 13.476% | $236.3932 | $236.39 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.60 | 6.423% | $42.1435 | $42.14 | $42.15 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.41 | 11.574% | $196.8277 | $196.83 | $196.85 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.95 | 12.378% | $8.9341 | $8.93 | $8.95 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.28 | 5.112% | $34.9813 | $34.98 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.27 | 3.349% | $117.0634 | $117.06 | $117.05 | $117.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.62 | 11.706% | $202.8804 | $202.88 | $202.90 | $202.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $760.45 | $839.2236 | $839.21 | $839.30 | $839.20 | |