| 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 | $38.50 | 8.560% | $41.7956 | $41.80 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.35 | 6.411% | $97.2064 | $97.21 | $97.20 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.71 | 4.337% | $219.8485 | $219.85 | $219.85 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.41 | 8.845% | $194.1904 | $194.19 | $194.20 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.87 | 8.595% | $9.6324 | $9.63 | $9.65 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.53 | 4.461% | $109.1931 | $109.19 | $109.20 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.61 | 9.541% | $163.8843 | $163.88 | $163.90 | $163.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.98 | $835.7507 | $835.75 | $835.80 | $835.70 | |