| 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 | $39.94 | 8.288% | $43.2502 | $43.25 | $43.25 | $43.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.87 | 11.359% | $180.2568 | $180.26 | $180.25 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.74 | 13.465% | $31.4752 | $31.48 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.87 | 3.575% | $84.7969 | $84.80 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.69 | 9.350% | $269.7555 | $269.76 | $269.75 | $269.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.58 | 7.195% | $195.7166 | $195.72 | $195.70 | $195.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.64 | 6.814% | $77.5897 | $77.59 | $77.60 | $77.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.33 | $882.8409 | $882.86 | $882.85 | $883.00 | |