| 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 | $36.61 | 7.697% | $39.4279 | $39.43 | $39.45 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.83 | 4.180% | $148.8003 | $148.80 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.35 | 9.632% | $95.7636 | $95.76 | $95.75 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.69 | 7.823% | $17.9957 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.70 | 8.652% | $206.1128 | $206.11 | $206.10 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.99 | 4.705% | $120.4003 | $120.40 | $120.40 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.33 | 4.531% | $9.7527 | $9.75 | $9.75 | $9.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $597.50 | $638.2533 | $638.25 | $638.25 | $638.30 | |