| 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 | $37.50 | 6.328% | $39.873 | $39.87 | $39.85 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.94 | 13.381% | $69.0944 | $69.09 | $69.10 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.42 | 6.254% | $37.6352 | $37.64 | $37.65 | $37.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.32 | 9.624% | $72.7026 | $72.70 | $72.70 | $72.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.47 | 10.519% | $192.8225 | $192.82 | $192.80 | $192.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.72 | 12.823% | $227.5866 | $227.59 | $227.60 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.73 | 3.344% | $78.2624 | $78.26 | $78.25 | $78.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $652.10 | $717.9767 | $717.97 | $717.95 | $718.00 | |