| 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 | $36.96 | 6.580% | $39.392 | $39.39 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.36 | 8.402% | $70.8515 | $70.85 | $70.85 | $70.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.90 | 8.558% | $162.7284 | $162.73 | $162.75 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.28 | 4.195% | $228.4788 | $228.48 | $228.50 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.43 | 9.213% | $68.1817 | $68.18 | $68.20 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.43 | 11.594% | $110.9579 | $110.96 | $110.95 | $111.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.43 | 4.420% | $46.3938 | $46.39 | $46.40 | $46.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $677.79 | $726.9841 | $726.98 | $727.05 | $727.10 | |