| 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 | $36.50 | 7.306% | $39.1667 | $39.17 | $39.15 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.35 | 9.457% | $183.1763 | $183.18 | $183.20 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.62 | 8.830% | $30.0588 | $30.06 | $30.05 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.84 | 13.425% | $56.531 | $56.53 | $56.55 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.74 | 8.548% | $58.3337 | $58.33 | $58.35 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.48 | 5.659% | $86.091 | $86.09 | $86.10 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.51 | 11.846% | $201.8932 | $201.89 | $201.90 | $201.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $597.04 | $655.2507 | $655.25 | $655.30 | $655.30 | |