| 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 | $39.85 | 9.872% | $43.784 | $43.78 | $43.80 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.27 | 9.666% | $249.2379 | $249.24 | $249.25 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.85 | 13.362% | $250.36 | $250.36 | $250.35 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.50 | 7.570% | $103.8051 | $103.81 | $103.80 | $103.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.44 | 12.128% | $269.6006 | $269.60 | $269.60 | $269.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.52 | 10.411% | $9.407 | $9.41 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.31 | 7.423% | $131.3891 | $131.39 | $131.40 | $131.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $955.74 | $1,057.5837 | $1,057.59 | $1,057.60 | $1,057.60 | |