| 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 | $38.99 | 9.679% | $42.7638 | $42.76 | $42.75 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.29 | 8.262% | $191.9377 | $191.94 | $191.95 | $191.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.73 | 4.666% | $231.0293 | $231.03 | $231.05 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.38 | 13.182% | $141.9076 | $141.91 | $141.90 | $141.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.79 | 10.517% | $272.7449 | $272.74 | $272.75 | $272.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.69 | 11.614% | $85.5968 | $85.60 | $85.60 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.91 | 5.824% | $20.0113 | $20.01 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.78 | $985.9914 | $985.99 | $986.00 | $985.90 | |