| 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 | $36.40 | 9.508% | $39.8609 | $39.86 | $39.85 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.40 | 8.273% | $91.3824 | $91.38 | $91.40 | $91.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.42 | 6.407% | $263.2722 | $263.27 | $263.25 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.77 | 13.647% | $202.0303 | $202.03 | $202.05 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.66 | 13.183% | $62.9977 | $63.00 | $63.00 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.90 | 3.756% | $45.5489 | $45.55 | $45.55 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.67 | 8.860% | $7.261 | $7.26 | $7.25 | $7.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $652.22 | $712.3534 | $712.35 | $712.35 | $712.40 | |