| 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 | $35.80 | 9.296% | $39.128 | $39.13 | $39.15 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.29 | 3.128% | $112.7086 | $112.71 | $112.70 | $112.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.71 | 12.791% | $84.2662 | $84.27 | $84.25 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.38 | 13.658% | $159.5531 | $159.55 | $159.55 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.84 | 3.650% | $40.2577 | $40.26 | $40.25 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.36 | 3.435% | $252.7538 | $252.75 | $252.75 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.97 | 5.544% | $45.3523 | $45.35 | $45.35 | $45.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $686.35 | $734.0197 | $734.02 | $734.00 | $734.20 | |