| 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 | $36.73 | 6.572% | $39.1439 | $39.14 | $39.15 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.37 | 7.550% | $96.1174 | $96.12 | $96.10 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.33 | 12.553% | $162.4477 | $162.45 | $162.45 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.76 | 5.827% | $48.4264 | $48.43 | $48.45 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.31 | 11.821% | $156.896 | $156.90 | $156.90 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.62 | 11.141% | $87.3791 | $87.38 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.78 | 11.715% | $9.8086 | $9.81 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $543.90 | $600.2191 | $600.23 | $600.25 | $600.10 | |