| 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 | $36.87 | 7.280% | $39.5541 | $39.55 | $39.55 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.79 | 13.707% | $131.6613 | $131.66 | $131.65 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.60 | 8.694% | $46.3036 | $46.30 | $46.30 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.58 | 8.248% | $66.6591 | $66.66 | $66.65 | $66.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.69 | 12.193% | $198.2338 | $198.23 | $198.25 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.98 | 11.163% | $153.3827 | $153.38 | $153.40 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.69 | 10.776% | $166.9284 | $166.93 | $166.95 | $166.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $722.20 | $802.7230 | $802.71 | $802.75 | $802.80 | |