| 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 | $36.45 | 9.327% | $39.8497 | $39.85 | $39.85 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.56 | 4.804% | $86.5262 | $86.53 | $86.55 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.83 | 8.324% | $271.7091 | $271.71 | $271.70 | $271.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.72 | 12.519% | $10.9368 | $10.94 | $10.95 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.53 | 5.182% | $185.6778 | $185.68 | $185.70 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.35 | 9.143% | $9.1134 | $9.11 | $9.10 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.95 | 4.336% | $62.5494 | $62.55 | $62.55 | $62.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $624.39 | $666.3624 | $666.37 | $666.40 | $666.20 | |