| 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 | $35.27 | 12.274% | $39.599 | $39.60 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.89 | 13.216% | $284.0476 | $284.05 | $284.05 | $284.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.63 | 8.212% | $156.507 | $156.51 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.29 | 3.595% | $58.3136 | $58.31 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.72 | 3.243% | $254.7211 | $254.72 | $254.70 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.57 | 13.734% | $32.4938 | $32.49 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.36 | 3.414% | $48.9769 | $48.98 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.73 | $874.6590 | $874.66 | $874.65 | $874.60 | |