| 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 | $36.47 | 7.716% | $39.284 | $39.28 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.61 | 10.565% | $126.7185 | $126.72 | $126.70 | $126.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.90 | 10.378% | $110.2676 | $110.27 | $110.25 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.84 | 11.249% | $23.1843 | $23.18 | $23.20 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.79 | 3.604% | $153.1164 | $153.12 | $153.10 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.66 | 5.371% | $179.8261 | $179.83 | $179.85 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.90 | 4.366% | $243.0684 | $243.07 | $243.05 | $243.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.17 | $875.4653 | $875.47 | $875.45 | $875.50 | |