| 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 | $35.80 | 12.330% | $40.2141 | $40.21 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.58 | 3.806% | $50.429 | $50.43 | $50.45 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.92 | 3.405% | $208.7954 | $208.80 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.91 | 7.114% | $255.9061 | $255.91 | $255.90 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.78 | 10.462% | $42.8372 | $42.84 | $42.85 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.26 | 8.520% | $29.5826 | $29.58 | $29.60 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.82 | 5.298% | $223.0422 | $223.04 | $223.05 | $223.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.07 | $850.8066 | $850.81 | $850.85 | $850.70 | |