| 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 | $37.51 | 6.129% | $39.809 | $39.81 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.51 | 3.842% | $65.9501 | $65.95 | $65.95 | $66.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.68 | 3.596% | $74.2576 | $74.26 | $74.25 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.95 | 13.158% | $109.7067 | $109.71 | $109.70 | $109.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.79 | 12.127% | $95.0725 | $95.07 | $95.05 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.72 | 13.775% | $38.3649 | $38.36 | $38.35 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.29 | 7.323% | $167.7351 | $167.74 | $167.75 | $167.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $544.45 | $590.8959 | $590.90 | $590.85 | $591.00 | |