| 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 | $35.25 | 12.700% | $39.7268 | $39.73 | $39.75 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.72 | 7.335% | $148.8951 | $148.90 | $148.90 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.70 | 3.211% | $10.0115 | $10.01 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.93 | 9.365% | $147.5662 | $147.57 | $147.55 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.77 | 7.280% | $263.6621 | $263.66 | $263.65 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.42 | 9.444% | $31.104 | $31.10 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.82 | 6.756% | $13.6861 | $13.69 | $13.70 | $13.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $605.61 | $654.6518 | $654.66 | $654.65 | $654.70 | |