| 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 | $36.25 | 8.500% | $39.3313 | $39.33 | $39.35 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.37 | 6.207% | $142.7103 | $142.71 | $142.70 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.31 | 12.413% | $8.2174 | $8.22 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.91 | 6.328% | $89.2198 | $89.22 | $89.20 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.27 | 3.369% | $23.0203 | $23.02 | $23.00 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.39 | 6.332% | $188.6223 | $188.62 | $188.60 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.46 | 10.112% | $194.3036 | $194.30 | $194.30 | $194.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $637.96 | $685.4250 | $685.42 | $685.35 | $685.30 | |