| 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 | $36.80 | 11.329% | $40.9691 | $40.97 | $40.95 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.70 | 11.808% | $87.9929 | $87.99 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.34 | 12.501% | $250.1347 | $250.13 | $250.15 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.26 | 5.184% | $57.0728 | $57.07 | $57.05 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.57 | 4.665% | $126.1946 | $126.19 | $126.20 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.38 | 4.600% | $9.8115 | $9.81 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.33 | 12.311% | $249.701 | $249.70 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $744.38 | $821.8766 | $821.86 | $821.85 | $821.90 | |