| 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 | $35.50 | 12.228% | $39.8409 | $39.84 | $39.85 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.60 | 13.615% | $41.5831 | $41.58 | $41.60 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.84 | 3.727% | $8.1322 | $8.13 | $8.15 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.48 | 8.809% | $252.9592 | $252.96 | $252.95 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.71 | 8.163% | $237.6449 | $237.64 | $237.65 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.89 | 7.143% | $70.5965 | $70.60 | $70.60 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.93 | 9.337% | $17.4174 | $17.42 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $613.95 | $668.1742 | $668.17 | $668.20 | $668.10 | |