| 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 | $34.59 | 13.234% | $39.1676 | $39.17 | $39.15 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.85 | 8.464% | $95.2856 | $95.29 | $95.30 | $95.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.31 | 5.243% | $18.2176 | $18.22 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.86 | 9.463% | $199.0694 | $199.07 | $199.05 | $199.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.58 | 3.416% | $8.8731 | $8.87 | $8.85 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.75 | 12.390% | $133.4631 | $133.46 | $133.45 | $133.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.93 | 3.616% | $174.0023 | $174.00 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $616.87 | $668.0787 | $668.08 | $668.00 | $668.20 | |