| 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 | $36.39 | 5.798% | $38.4999 | $38.50 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.62 | 13.800% | $248.7896 | $248.79 | $248.80 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.86 | 10.500% | $41.8353 | $41.84 | $41.85 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.41 | 8.628% | $219.8739 | $219.87 | $219.85 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.30 | 9.111% | $197.8182 | $197.82 | $197.80 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.94 | 9.865% | $226.256 | $226.26 | $226.25 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.47 | 9.425% | $174.5 | $174.50 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,041.99 | $1,147.5729 | $1,147.58 | $1,147.55 | $1,147.60 | |