| 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 | $36.25 | 8.618% | $39.374 | $39.37 | $39.35 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.92 | 7.374% | $163.1226 | $163.12 | $163.10 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.94 | 5.685% | $29.5284 | $29.53 | $29.55 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.63 | 9.349% | $35.6806 | $35.68 | $35.70 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.82 | 6.270% | $31.6897 | $31.69 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.96 | 6.738% | $165.4012 | $165.40 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.58 | 6.631% | $194.6869 | $194.69 | $194.70 | $194.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $616.10 | $659.4834 | $659.48 | $659.50 | $659.50 | |