| 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 | $36.46 | 4.786% | $38.205 | $38.21 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.44 | 8.617% | $258.9864 | $258.99 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.53 | 12.842% | $13.0107 | $13.01 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.77 | 11.333% | $158.9501 | $158.95 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.44 | 3.545% | $50.1572 | $50.16 | $50.15 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.74 | 13.485% | $265.2598 | $265.26 | $265.25 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.68 | 10.559% | $40.553 | $40.55 | $40.55 | $40.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $748.06 | $825.1222 | $825.13 | $825.10 | $825.30 | |