| 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 | $36.99 | 7.706% | $39.8404 | $39.84 | $39.85 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.98 | 6.141% | $87.0144 | $87.01 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.88 | 12.783% | $26.9326 | $26.93 | $26.95 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.73 | 13.250% | $162.7742 | $162.77 | $162.75 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.86 | 5.215% | $251.3165 | $251.32 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.47 | 9.679% | $56.4518 | $56.45 | $56.45 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.50 | 9.450% | $274.1723 | $274.17 | $274.15 | $274.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $827.41 | $898.5022 | $898.49 | $898.45 | $898.50 | |