| 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 | $34.75 | 12.468% | $39.0826 | $39.08 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.90 | 8.311% | $171.0231 | $171.02 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.92 | 9.606% | $22.9296 | $22.93 | $22.95 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.99 | 4.268% | $128.2392 | $128.24 | $128.25 | $128.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.70 | 10.579% | $173.2773 | $173.28 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.80 | 7.525% | $82.5792 | $82.58 | $82.60 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.75 | 11.659% | $129.2453 | $129.25 | $129.25 | $129.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $685.81 | $746.3763 | $746.38 | $746.45 | $746.30 | |