| 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 | $36.81 | 8.324% | $39.8741 | $39.87 | $39.85 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.26 | 4.521% | $61.9391 | $61.94 | $61.95 | $61.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.89 | 8.114% | $11.7736 | $11.77 | $11.75 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.63 | 9.451% | $106.857 | $106.86 | $106.85 | $106.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.52 | 11.204% | $148.4796 | $148.48 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.52 | 6.250% | $68.5525 | $68.55 | $68.55 | $68.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.77 | 7.715% | $149.4761 | $149.48 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $541.40 | $586.9520 | $586.95 | $586.95 | $587.10 | |