| 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 | $34.95 | 13.828% | $39.7829 | $39.78 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.26 | 3.183% | $102.4194 | $102.42 | $102.40 | $102.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.58 | 3.274% | $32.6139 | $32.61 | $32.60 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.28 | 10.781% | $145.4333 | $145.43 | $145.45 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.82 | 9.815% | $149.1507 | $149.15 | $149.15 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.87 | 11.262% | $56.599 | $56.60 | $56.60 | $56.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.37 | 4.588% | $7.7081 | $7.71 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $491.13 | $533.7073 | $533.70 | $533.70 | $533.70 | |