| 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 | $35.45 | 9.480% | $38.8107 | $38.81 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.96 | 7.405% | $81.5848 | $81.58 | $81.60 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.60 | 9.309% | $262.9975 | $263.00 | $263.00 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.35 | 13.437% | $79.8029 | $79.80 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.84 | 8.367% | $7.4123 | $7.41 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.79 | 7.544% | $214.8622 | $214.86 | $214.85 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.89 | 4.194% | $11.3467 | $11.35 | $11.35 | $11.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $639.88 | $696.8171 | $696.81 | $696.80 | $696.80 | |