| 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 | $39.48 | 4.273% | $41.167 | $41.17 | $41.15 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.86 | 8.725% | $186.8548 | $186.85 | $186.85 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.59 | 13.818% | $251.0711 | $251.07 | $251.05 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.66 | 9.705% | $21.568 | $21.57 | $21.55 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.32 | 10.237% | $98.4637 | $98.46 | $98.45 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.32 | 3.529% | $79.0133 | $79.01 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.27 | 5.173% | $25.5255 | $25.53 | $25.55 | $25.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $641.50 | $703.6634 | $703.66 | $703.60 | $703.80 | |