| 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 | $36.60 | 8.299% | $39.6374 | $39.64 | $39.65 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.96 | 13.138% | $54.261 | $54.26 | $54.25 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.29 | 12.542% | $269.3018 | $269.30 | $269.30 | $269.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.64 | 3.744% | $17.263 | $17.26 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.85 | 6.748% | $173.8391 | $173.84 | $173.85 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.80 | 5.142% | $55.515 | $55.52 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.73 | 9.356% | $224.9781 | $224.98 | $225.00 | $225.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $761.87 | $834.7954 | $834.80 | $834.80 | $834.80 | |