| 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 | $36.99 | 6.856% | $39.526 | $39.53 | $39.55 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.82 | 5.128% | $51.3235 | $51.32 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.64 | 11.429% | $243.6284 | $243.63 | $243.65 | $243.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.56 | 12.233% | $218.3605 | $218.36 | $218.35 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.41 | 11.673% | $114.3643 | $114.36 | $114.35 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.73 | 10.791% | $18.5353 | $18.54 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.55 | 13.339% | $62.9598 | $62.96 | $62.95 | $63.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $673.70 | $748.6978 | $748.70 | $748.70 | $748.70 | |