| 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 | $36.40 | 8.850% | $39.6214 | $39.62 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.70 | 6.443% | $27.3559 | $27.36 | $27.35 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.43 | 10.238% | $28.0335 | $28.03 | $28.05 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.27 | 5.222% | $6.5974 | $6.60 | $6.60 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.96 | 8.104% | $151.3024 | $151.30 | $151.30 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.57 | 6.398% | $167.6513 | $167.65 | $167.65 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.89 | 9.835% | $18.5511 | $18.55 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $408.22 | $439.1130 | $439.11 | $439.10 | $439.20 | |