| 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 | $36.62 | 5.145% | $38.5041 | $38.50 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.69 | 13.295% | $225.1058 | $225.11 | $225.10 | $225.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.39 | 5.377% | $154.2614 | $154.26 | $154.25 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.98 | 8.316% | $107.2112 | $107.21 | $107.20 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.65 | 5.294% | $29.1138 | $29.11 | $29.10 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.95 | 10.803% | $175.0133 | $175.01 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.93 | 5.760% | $158.566 | $158.57 | $158.55 | $158.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.21 | $887.7756 | $887.77 | $887.70 | $887.80 | |