| 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 | 8.485% | $39.597 | $39.60 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.37 | 4.456% | $76.6394 | $76.64 | $76.65 | $76.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.67 | 13.700% | $63.2968 | $63.30 | $63.30 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.79 | 9.555% | $273.6574 | $273.66 | $273.65 | $273.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.48 | 10.826% | $33.7798 | $33.78 | $33.80 | $33.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.43 | 3.488% | $197.0722 | $197.07 | $197.05 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.35 | 4.582% | $236.7214 | $236.72 | $236.70 | $236.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $862.59 | $920.7640 | $920.77 | $920.75 | $920.80 | |