| 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 | $38.95 | 3.430% | $40.286 | $40.29 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.44 | 9.568% | $208.6613 | $208.66 | $208.65 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.77 | 7.296% | $92.0278 | $92.03 | $92.05 | $92.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.35 | 7.847% | $15.476 | $15.48 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.82 | 11.808% | $23.2784 | $23.28 | $23.30 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.95 | 9.235% | $61.117 | $61.12 | $61.10 | $61.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.51 | 7.761% | $217.1492 | $217.15 | $217.15 | $217.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $607.79 | $657.9957 | $658.01 | $658.05 | $658.00 | |