| 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 | $35.92 | 10.334% | $39.632 | $39.63 | $39.65 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.44 | 11.349% | $10.5113 | $10.51 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.44 | 11.185% | $120.569 | $120.57 | $120.55 | $120.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.42 | 8.352% | $19.9584 | $19.96 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.43 | 11.148% | $156.0851 | $156.09 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.62 | 3.825% | $177.1462 | $177.15 | $177.15 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.40 | 4.679% | $66.3665 | $66.37 | $66.35 | $66.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $546.67 | $590.2685 | $590.28 | $590.25 | $590.30 | |