| 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 | $36.68 | 7.175% | $39.3118 | $39.31 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.90 | 5.606% | $79.0989 | $79.10 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.92 | 6.804% | $70.4052 | $70.41 | $70.40 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.28 | 13.345% | $210.0056 | $210.01 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.72 | 10.824% | $274.5332 | $274.53 | $274.55 | $274.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.68 | 8.710% | $74.662 | $74.66 | $74.65 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.73 | 8.280% | $193.5288 | $193.53 | $193.55 | $193.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $857.91 | $941.5455 | $941.55 | $941.55 | $941.50 | |