| 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 | $94.50 | 13.530% | $107.2859 | $107.29 | $107.30 | $107.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.26 | 10.504% | $38.9637 | $38.96 | $38.95 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.55 | 8.385% | $19.0216 | $19.02 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.81 | 6.272% | $40.1814 | $40.18 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.54 | 7.629% | $183.5505 | $183.55 | $183.55 | $183.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.67 | 13.394% | $61.9925 | $61.99 | $62.00 | $62.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.63 | 3.422% | $136.1344 | $136.13 | $136.15 | $136.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $541.96 | $587.1300 | $587.12 | $587.15 | $587.20 | |