| 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 | $36.75 | 8.403% | $39.8381 | $39.84 | $39.85 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.81 | 10.104% | $31.721 | $31.72 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.94 | 6.194% | $151.7937 | $151.79 | $151.80 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.82 | 9.528% | $177.2382 | $177.24 | $177.25 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.97 | 8.225% | $99.5345 | $99.53 | $99.55 | $99.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.37 | 10.182% | $56.6005 | $56.60 | $56.60 | $56.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.48 | 4.807% | $194.396 | $194.40 | $194.40 | $194.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $699.14 | $751.1220 | $751.12 | $751.15 | $751.00 | |