| 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 | $38.59 | 12.625% | $43.462 | $43.46 | $43.45 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.70 | 9.432% | $110.198 | $110.20 | $110.20 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.47 | 5.512% | $38.4802 | $38.48 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.26 | 3.444% | $238.1902 | $238.19 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.71 | 6.849% | $126.8404 | $126.84 | $126.85 | $126.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.67 | 11.266% | $28.562 | $28.56 | $28.55 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.49 | 8.154% | $178.9841 | $178.98 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $715.89 | $764.7169 | $764.71 | $764.75 | $764.80 | |