| 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 | $36.61 | 6.602% | $39.027 | $39.03 | $39.05 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.59 | 6.204% | $23.9915 | $23.99 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.60 | 12.552% | $123.357 | $123.36 | $123.35 | $123.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.48 | 8.137% | $57.8317 | $57.83 | $57.85 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.61 | 13.504% | $77.8751 | $77.88 | $77.90 | $77.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.75 | 13.225% | $278.2504 | $278.25 | $278.25 | $278.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.73 | 11.373% | $114.4135 | $114.41 | $114.40 | $114.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $639.37 | $714.7462 | $714.75 | $714.80 | $714.80 | |