| 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 | $31.51 | 9.175% | $34.401 | $34.40 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.69 | 6.162% | $15.5952 | $15.60 | $15.60 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.45 | 8.663% | $160.2236 | $160.22 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.62 | 3.460% | $42.0255 | $42.03 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.58 | 8.708% | $116.9481 | $116.95 | $116.95 | $116.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.90 | 5.687% | $71.7615 | $71.76 | $71.75 | $71.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.88 | 12.450% | $137.0541 | $137.05 | $137.05 | $137.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $531.63 | $578.0090 | $578.01 | $578.00 | $578.00 | |