| 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 | $36.37 | 7.586% | $39.129 | $39.13 | $39.15 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.28 | 8.662% | $70.9346 | $70.93 | $70.95 | $70.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.98 | 6.198% | $8.4746 | $8.47 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.74 | 4.123% | $108.0172 | $108.02 | $108.00 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.63 | 11.519% | $131.1798 | $131.18 | $131.20 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.38 | 9.549% | $193.2225 | $193.22 | $193.20 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.45 | 12.602% | $235.8449 | $235.84 | $235.85 | $235.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $716.83 | $786.8026 | $786.79 | $786.80 | $786.70 | |