| 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 | $36.55 | 7.502% | $39.292 | $39.29 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.45 | 3.776% | $20.1844 | $20.18 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.74 | 9.307% | $76.2307 | $76.23 | $76.25 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.71 | 9.396% | $177.9982 | $178.00 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.30 | 3.171% | $214.9052 | $214.91 | $214.90 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.60 | 13.860% | $223.8488 | $223.85 | $223.85 | $223.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.71 | 9.767% | $110.5463 | $110.55 | $110.55 | $110.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.06 | $863.0056 | $863.01 | $863.05 | $862.90 | |