| 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 | $34.70 | 13.467% | $39.373 | $39.37 | $39.35 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.88 | 8.313% | $43.1952 | $43.20 | $43.20 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.67 | 11.207% | $95.271 | $95.27 | $95.25 | $95.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.28 | 7.369% | $69.0168 | $69.02 | $69.00 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.48 | 6.492% | $11.1604 | $11.16 | $11.15 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.51 | 12.836% | $167.5727 | $167.57 | $167.55 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.32 | 5.531% | $135.4174 | $135.42 | $135.40 | $135.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $511.84 | $561.0065 | $561.01 | $560.90 | $561.10 | |