| 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 | $39.50 | 3.840% | $41.0168 | $41.02 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.26 | 4.756% | $161.5966 | $161.60 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.97 | 13.431% | $26.0551 | $26.06 | $26.05 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.61 | 12.140% | $236.1781 | $236.18 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.30 | 12.817% | $74.7977 | $74.80 | $74.80 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.78 | 10.207% | $104.4542 | $104.45 | $104.45 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.42 | 13.774% | $133.5934 | $133.59 | $133.60 | $133.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $705.84 | $777.6919 | $777.70 | $777.70 | $777.80 | |