| 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 | $36.69 | 10.374% | $40.4962 | $40.50 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.43 | 5.863% | $186.7741 | $186.77 | $186.75 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.62 | 8.752% | $194.2528 | $194.25 | $194.25 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.36 | 13.278% | $187.3165 | $187.32 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.59 | 10.170% | $39.2095 | $39.21 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.68 | 4.538% | $131.3834 | $131.38 | $131.40 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.41 | 3.593% | $35.6464 | $35.65 | $35.65 | $35.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $752.78 | $815.0789 | $815.08 | $815.05 | $815.10 | |