| 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 | $38.79 | 3.800% | $40.264 | $40.26 | $40.25 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.72 | 13.554% | $101.8806 | $101.88 | $101.90 | $101.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.88 | 6.104% | $52.9247 | $52.92 | $52.90 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.75 | 12.426% | $221.1982 | $221.20 | $221.20 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.97 | 13.534% | $256.5528 | $256.55 | $256.55 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.96 | 4.517% | $71.0298 | $71.03 | $71.05 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.28 | 13.295% | $157.7973 | $157.80 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $808.35 | $901.6474 | $901.64 | $901.65 | $901.70 | |