| 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 | $36.77 | 7.691% | $39.598 | $39.60 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.36 | 4.188% | $14.9614 | $14.96 | $14.95 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.71 | 8.339% | $8.3529 | $8.35 | $8.35 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.90 | 9.373% | $168.325 | $168.33 | $168.35 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.71 | 6.610% | $60.4585 | $60.46 | $60.45 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.52 | 9.671% | $194.688 | $194.69 | $194.70 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.71 | 8.432% | $79.9252 | $79.93 | $79.95 | $79.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $520.68 | $566.3090 | $566.32 | $566.35 | $566.40 | |