| 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 | $36.99 | 7.508% | $39.7672 | $39.77 | $39.75 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.77 | 10.819% | $57.371 | $57.37 | $57.35 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.62 | 7.506% | $227.5042 | $227.50 | $227.50 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.95 | 6.601% | $172.6403 | $172.64 | $172.65 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.69 | 8.568% | $80.0038 | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.40 | 7.527% | $58.4947 | $58.49 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.49 | 11.250% | $83.9826 | $83.98 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $665.91 | $719.7638 | $719.75 | $719.75 | $719.80 | |