| 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 | $35.47 | 10.685% | $39.26 | $39.26 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.98 | 6.528% | $55.3733 | $55.37 | $55.35 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.77 | 9.657% | $61.1557 | $61.16 | $61.15 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.84 | 11.310% | $191.2751 | $191.28 | $191.30 | $191.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.72 | 12.361% | $113.17 | $113.17 | $113.15 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.45 | 5.500% | $178.7698 | $178.77 | $178.75 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.32 | 11.614% | $76.2547 | $76.25 | $76.25 | $76.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $653.55 | $715.2586 | $715.26 | $715.20 | $715.50 | |