| 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 | $36.34 | 8.450% | $39.4107 | $39.41 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.71 | 8.401% | $18.1138 | $18.11 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.74 | 9.593% | $144.3778 | $144.38 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.36 | 9.450% | $243.373 | $243.37 | $243.35 | $243.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.85 | 5.582% | $85.363 | $85.36 | $85.35 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.58 | 6.112% | $212.8394 | $212.84 | $212.85 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.80 | 9.768% | $73.325 | $73.33 | $73.35 | $73.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $755.38 | $816.8027 | $816.80 | $816.80 | $816.80 | |