| 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 | $36.35 | 8.750% | $39.5306 | $39.53 | $39.55 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.92 | 8.511% | $167.0201 | $167.02 | $167.00 | $167.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.73 | 11.685% | $35.4377 | $35.44 | $35.45 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.74 | 3.486% | $255.3414 | $255.34 | $255.35 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.39 | 10.691% | $88.9845 | $88.98 | $89.00 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.98 | 6.200% | $29.7148 | $29.71 | $29.70 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.50 | 8.478% | $208.8202 | $208.82 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $769.61 | $824.8493 | $824.84 | $824.85 | $824.70 | |