| 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 | $38.26 | 5.860% | $40.502 | $40.50 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.88 | 5.842% | $49.6187 | $49.62 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.39 | 5.135% | $205.4233 | $205.42 | $205.40 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.46 | 6.483% | $190.0296 | $190.03 | $190.05 | $190.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.45 | 7.813% | $183.7673 | $183.77 | $183.75 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.75 | 12.801% | $206.1438 | $206.14 | $206.15 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.62 | 10.316% | $119.8252 | $119.83 | $119.85 | $119.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $920.81 | $995.3099 | $995.31 | $995.30 | $995.20 | |