| 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 | $35.25 | 13.393% | $39.971 | $39.97 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.71 | 7.559% | $253.5273 | $253.53 | $253.55 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.89 | 10.247% | $18.6207 | $18.62 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.28 | 3.201% | $249.0034 | $249.00 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.65 | 6.812% | $38.0785 | $38.08 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.50 | 12.851% | $101.0016 | $101.00 | $101.00 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.80 | 9.710% | $39.2762 | $39.28 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $690.08 | $739.4787 | $739.48 | $739.50 | $739.50 | |