| 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 | $35.29 | 3.462% | $36.5117 | $36.51 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.46 | 4.213% | $159.9253 | $159.93 | $159.95 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.81 | 9.828% | $258.9854 | $258.99 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.70 | 10.180% | $115.3585 | $115.36 | $115.35 | $115.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.46 | 13.802% | $40.3542 | $40.35 | $40.35 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.70 | 5.227% | $166.9952 | $167.00 | $167.00 | $167.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.72 | 9.112% | $200.4606 | $200.46 | $200.45 | $200.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $907.14 | $978.5909 | $978.60 | $978.60 | $978.70 | |