| 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 | $36.38 | 8.403% | $39.437 | $39.44 | $39.45 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.44 | 8.577% | $169.8579 | $169.86 | $169.85 | $169.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.67 | 12.603% | $239.4728 | $239.47 | $239.45 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.85 | 12.253% | $26.7723 | $26.77 | $26.75 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.56 | 4.715% | $86.4527 | $86.45 | $86.45 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.78 | 13.112% | $11.0624 | $11.06 | $11.05 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.34 | 12.308% | $50.9204 | $50.92 | $50.90 | $50.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $567.02 | $623.9755 | $623.97 | $623.90 | $624.10 | |