| 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 | $36.62 | 6.815% | $39.1157 | $39.12 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.90 | 11.597% | $168.3999 | $168.40 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.74 | 12.106% | $120.783 | $120.78 | $120.80 | $120.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.58 | 8.330% | $8.2114 | $8.21 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.33 | 7.579% | $43.3866 | $43.39 | $43.40 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.82 | 13.454% | $148.4205 | $148.42 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.37 | 7.129% | $53.9609 | $53.96 | $53.95 | $54.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $524.36 | $582.2780 | $582.28 | $582.25 | $582.30 | |