| 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 | $36.36 | 6.417% | $38.6932 | $38.69 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.54 | 8.288% | $191.1716 | $191.17 | $191.15 | $191.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.68 | 7.313% | $82.2876 | $82.29 | $82.30 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.30 | 11.535% | $54.9868 | $54.99 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.89 | 10.868% | $18.7256 | $18.73 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.28 | 12.376% | $86.8442 | $86.84 | $86.85 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.86 | 10.733% | $245.6722 | $245.67 | $245.65 | $245.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $654.91 | $718.3812 | $718.38 | $718.40 | $718.40 | |