| 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 | $38.35 | 8.790% | $41.721 | $41.72 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.75 | 12.864% | $16.6474 | $16.65 | $16.65 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.29 | 11.758% | $246.1917 | $246.19 | $246.20 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.75 | 11.128% | $127.5194 | $127.52 | $127.50 | $127.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.99 | 12.524% | $20.2431 | $20.24 | $20.25 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.93 | 9.237% | $241.3373 | $241.34 | $241.35 | $241.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.46 | 3.780% | $192.4704 | $192.47 | $192.45 | $192.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.52 | $886.1303 | $886.13 | $886.10 | $886.00 | |