| 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 | $36.67 | 8.704% | $39.8618 | $39.86 | $39.85 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.73 | 3.307% | $17.2833 | $17.28 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.96 | 4.659% | $38.682 | $38.68 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.83 | 6.210% | $155.9481 | $155.95 | $155.95 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.85 | 3.105% | $40.0563 | $40.06 | $40.05 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.29 | 10.198% | $6.9315 | $6.93 | $6.95 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.76 | 10.761% | $272.2062 | $272.21 | $272.20 | $272.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $528.09 | $570.9692 | $570.97 | $571.00 | $571.00 | |