| 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 | $36.37 | 9.501% | $39.8255 | $39.83 | $39.85 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.55 | 11.548% | $93.1984 | $93.20 | $93.20 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.82 | 7.507% | $164.2922 | $164.29 | $164.30 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.96 | 6.213% | $225.1291 | $225.13 | $225.15 | $225.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.44 | 6.114% | $51.4016 | $51.40 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.96 | 6.745% | $29.8459 | $29.85 | $29.85 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.75 | 7.769% | $93.4896 | $93.49 | $93.50 | $93.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $647.85 | $697.1823 | $697.19 | $697.25 | $697.10 | |