| 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 | $36.36 | 9.241% | $39.72 | $39.72 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.61 | 12.336% | $22.0291 | $22.03 | $22.05 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.36 | 5.270% | $88.8058 | $88.81 | $88.80 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.87 | 12.710% | $76.4963 | $76.50 | $76.50 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.52 | 9.117% | $252.6277 | $252.63 | $252.65 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.90 | 3.537% | $82.7261 | $82.73 | $82.75 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.46 | 6.565% | $16.4749 | $16.47 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $535.08 | $578.8799 | $578.89 | $578.90 | $578.80 | |