| 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 | $39.51 | 9.835% | $43.3958 | $43.40 | $43.40 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.89 | 8.669% | $79.2088 | $79.21 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.57 | 6.475% | $183.7439 | $183.74 | $183.75 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.77 | 12.114% | $213.8799 | $213.88 | $213.90 | $213.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.71 | 5.260% | $230.2141 | $230.21 | $230.20 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.35 | 9.126% | $250.2805 | $250.28 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.41 | 6.321% | $80.1767 | $80.18 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $999.21 | $1,080.8997 | $1,080.90 | $1,080.95 | $1,080.90 | |