| 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 | $38.59 | 8.475% | $41.8605 | $41.86 | $41.85 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.31 | 3.867% | $19.018 | $19.02 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.54 | 11.586% | $161.2864 | $161.29 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.42 | 10.754% | $100.1438 | $100.14 | $100.15 | $100.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.40 | 13.623% | $206.1121 | $206.11 | $206.10 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.77 | 10.200% | $205.8205 | $205.82 | $205.80 | $205.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.68 | 9.721% | $63.2871 | $63.29 | $63.30 | $63.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $717.71 | $797.5284 | $797.53 | $797.50 | $797.50 | |