| 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 | $36.77 | 6.860% | $39.2924 | $39.29 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.31 | 4.178% | $104.501 | $104.50 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.92 | 8.786% | $65.1846 | $65.18 | $65.20 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.42 | 12.661% | $155.9454 | $155.95 | $155.95 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.30 | 3.134% | $31.2496 | $31.25 | $31.25 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.37 | 6.857% | $204.4922 | $204.49 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.99 | 8.355% | $261.1247 | $261.12 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.08 | $861.7899 | $861.78 | $861.80 | $861.70 | |