| 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 | $35.75 | 10.551% | $39.522 | $39.52 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.39 | 4.808% | $239.371 | $239.37 | $239.35 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.72 | 9.528% | $27.0753 | $27.08 | $27.10 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.78 | 11.360% | $161.227 | $161.23 | $161.25 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.36 | 12.834% | $202.3791 | $202.38 | $202.40 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.60 | 5.537% | $8.0208 | $8.02 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.90 | 8.404% | $85.5308 | $85.53 | $85.55 | $85.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $699.50 | $763.1260 | $763.13 | $763.15 | $763.10 | |