| 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 | $36.90 | 6.376% | $39.2527 | $39.25 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.86 | 13.604% | $87.316 | $87.32 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.29 | 4.551% | $216.7238 | $216.72 | $216.70 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.99 | 10.175% | $94.7395 | $94.74 | $94.75 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.38 | 3.858% | $31.5521 | $31.55 | $31.55 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.89 | 9.159% | $131.9623 | $131.96 | $131.95 | $132.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.99 | 6.564% | $101.2251 | $101.23 | $101.25 | $101.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $653.30 | $702.7715 | $702.77 | $702.75 | $702.80 | |