| 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 | $38.31 | 3.874% | $39.7941 | $39.79 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.59 | 12.732% | $277.9858 | $277.99 | $278.00 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.65 | 10.652% | $198.7863 | $198.79 | $198.80 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.59 | 8.384% | $109.0235 | $109.02 | $109.00 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.91 | 7.870% | $39.8148 | $39.81 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.66 | 13.520% | $198.274 | $198.27 | $198.25 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.81 | 8.401% | $262.1245 | $262.12 | $262.10 | $262.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,018.52 | $1,125.8030 | $1,125.79 | $1,125.75 | $1,125.80 | |