| 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 | $35.58 | 11.847% | $39.7952 | $39.80 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.33 | 12.315% | $74.4985 | $74.50 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.92 | 11.618% | $200.8231 | $200.82 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.41 | 12.294% | $116.1232 | $116.12 | $116.10 | $116.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.76 | 6.659% | $163.9989 | $164.00 | $164.00 | $164.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.89 | 7.318% | $83.59 | $83.59 | $83.60 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.30 | 5.179% | $175.9645 | $175.96 | $175.95 | $176.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.19 | $854.7934 | $854.79 | $854.75 | $854.80 | |