| 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 | 7.435% | $39.708 | $39.71 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.97 | 13.562% | $179.3939 | $179.39 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.44 | 8.397% | $135.9732 | $135.97 | $135.95 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.96 | 3.465% | $15.4784 | $15.48 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.38 | 4.575% | $9.8091 | $9.81 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.82 | 3.599% | $192.5077 | $192.51 | $192.50 | $192.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.29 | 3.218% | $88.0346 | $88.03 | $88.05 | $88.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $615.82 | $660.9049 | $660.90 | $660.90 | $660.90 | |