| 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 | $36.57 | 6.777% | $39.0483 | $39.05 | $39.05 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.99 | 11.224% | $61.1621 | $61.16 | $61.15 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.59 | 4.530% | $48.7005 | $48.70 | $48.70 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.67 | 12.415% | $49.0916 | $49.09 | $49.10 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.38 | 5.252% | $73.0238 | $73.02 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.98 | 3.788% | $8.2823 | $8.28 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.45 | 6.102% | $8.9656 | $8.97 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $267.63 | $288.2742 | $288.27 | $288.25 | $288.30 | |