| 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 | 12.480% | $41.3926 | $41.39 | $41.40 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.83 | 5.639% | $92.7827 | $92.78 | $92.80 | $92.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.59 | 13.222% | $252.0208 | $252.02 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.74 | 6.467% | $84.8968 | $84.90 | $84.90 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.41 | 6.736% | $189.3603 | $189.36 | $189.35 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.51 | 8.751% | $122.3558 | $122.36 | $122.35 | $122.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.48 | 10.691% | $85.7634 | $85.76 | $85.75 | $85.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.36 | $868.5724 | $868.57 | $868.55 | $868.70 | |