| 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 | $36.42 | 8.690% | $39.5849 | $39.58 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.68 | 7.576% | $194.3683 | $194.37 | $194.35 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.87 | 3.400% | $150.8296 | $150.83 | $150.85 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.68 | 8.256% | $35.3781 | $35.38 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.62 | 12.480% | $109.803 | $109.80 | $109.80 | $109.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.71 | 6.623% | $171.3538 | $171.35 | $171.35 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.37 | 10.475% | $214.7303 | $214.73 | $214.75 | $214.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $848.35 | $916.0480 | $916.04 | $916.10 | $916.10 | |