| 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 | $33.99 | 8.248% | $36.7935 | $36.79 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.88 | 12.255% | $131.2036 | $131.20 | $131.20 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.45 | 8.389% | $13.4944 | $13.49 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.70 | 3.804% | $56.7808 | $56.78 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.49 | 8.618% | $11.394 | $11.39 | $11.40 | $11.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.33 | 3.225% | $48.8564 | $48.86 | $48.85 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.28 | 13.726% | $243.6921 | $243.69 | $243.70 | $243.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $490.12 | $542.2148 | $542.20 | $542.25 | $542.30 | |