| 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 | $39.95 | 11.825% | $44.6741 | $44.67 | $44.65 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.98 | 6.688% | $35.1857 | $35.19 | $35.20 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.97 | 12.394% | $230.374 | $230.37 | $230.35 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.85 | 13.106% | $158.1787 | $158.18 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.75 | 7.849% | $87.0881 | $87.09 | $87.10 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.49 | 6.476% | $167.6891 | $167.69 | $167.70 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.69 | 5.560% | $253.0168 | $253.02 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.68 | $976.2065 | $976.21 | $976.20 | $976.30 | |