| 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 | $33.55 | 5.743% | $35.4768 | $35.48 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.55 | 4.401% | $189.54 | $189.54 | $189.55 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.77 | 5.294% | $14.499 | $14.50 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.63 | 7.750% | $256.0463 | $256.05 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.73 | 5.850% | $107.6812 | $107.68 | $107.70 | $107.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.63 | 9.226% | $53.1166 | $53.12 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.72 | 7.267% | $197.0709 | $197.07 | $197.05 | $197.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.58 | $853.4308 | $853.44 | $853.45 | $853.40 | |