| 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 | $36.66 | 7.334% | $39.3486 | $39.35 | $39.35 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.93 | 4.553% | $39.657 | $39.66 | $39.65 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.67 | 10.107% | $34.8709 | $34.87 | $34.85 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.60 | 8.773% | $238.8655 | $238.87 | $238.85 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.65 | 8.174% | $170.5363 | $170.54 | $170.55 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.71 | 9.452% | $254.7057 | $254.71 | $254.70 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.36 | 11.309% | $63.8468 | $63.85 | $63.85 | $63.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $773.58 | $841.8308 | $841.85 | $841.80 | $841.80 | |