| 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 | $36.75 | 7.113% | $39.364 | $39.36 | $39.35 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.67 | 12.741% | $79.6741 | $79.67 | $79.65 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.49 | 9.779% | $30.1782 | $30.18 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.99 | 8.730% | $157.6476 | $157.65 | $157.65 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.95 | 8.514% | $74.8204 | $74.82 | $74.80 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.87 | 13.404% | $260.6818 | $260.68 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.46 | 8.603% | $116.7048 | $116.70 | $116.70 | $116.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $686.18 | $759.0709 | $759.06 | $759.05 | $759.10 | |