| 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 | $37.79 | 3.631% | $39.1622 | $39.16 | $39.15 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.86 | 13.807% | $251.3541 | $251.35 | $251.35 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.80 | 7.375% | $27.7028 | $27.70 | $27.70 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.87 | 3.335% | $37.0663 | $37.07 | $37.05 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.53 | 9.311% | $227.9462 | $227.95 | $227.95 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.62 | 9.501% | $86.0897 | $86.09 | $86.10 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.37 | 13.765% | $69.8176 | $69.82 | $69.80 | $69.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $668.84 | $739.1389 | $739.14 | $739.10 | $739.20 | |