| 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 | $36.78 | 8.250% | $39.8144 | $39.81 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.72 | 12.804% | $209.4996 | $209.50 | $209.50 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.86 | 7.723% | $97.8771 | $97.88 | $97.90 | $97.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.84 | 6.308% | $162.4811 | $162.48 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.37 | 8.147% | $103.1398 | $103.14 | $103.15 | $103.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.75 | 10.125% | $230.9872 | $230.99 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.58 | 5.175% | $107.8885 | $107.89 | $107.90 | $107.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.90 | $951.6877 | $951.69 | $951.75 | $951.70 | |