| 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 | $33.67 | 5.445% | $35.5033 | $35.50 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.57 | 5.382% | $158.6737 | $158.67 | $158.65 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.70 | 8.722% | $102.9597 | $102.96 | $102.95 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.34 | 12.608% | $60.0651 | $60.07 | $60.05 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.54 | 5.453% | $46.9688 | $46.97 | $46.95 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.80 | 8.330% | $230.5262 | $230.53 | $230.55 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.89 | 8.167% | $242.1751 | $242.18 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.51 | $876.8719 | $876.88 | $876.85 | $877.00 | |