| 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 | $38.57 | 3.478% | $39.9115 | $39.91 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.41 | 12.759% | $131.2628 | $131.26 | $131.25 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.29 | 6.699% | $85.6686 | $85.67 | $85.65 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.96 | 7.438% | $196.5686 | $196.57 | $196.55 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.61 | 5.509% | $44.9574 | $44.96 | $44.95 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.48 | 12.275% | $26.3622 | $26.36 | $26.35 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.96 | 13.371% | $194.9528 | $194.95 | $194.95 | $195.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $656.28 | $719.6839 | $719.68 | $719.60 | $719.90 | |