| 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 | $37.28 | 8.755% | $40.5439 | $40.54 | $40.55 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.32 | 5.604% | $248.5073 | $248.51 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.27 | 3.469% | $5.4528 | $5.45 | $5.45 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.42 | 11.476% | $17.1896 | $17.19 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.39 | 11.127% | $120.4506 | $120.45 | $120.45 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.36 | 8.600% | $263.203 | $263.20 | $263.20 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.66 | 4.301% | $173.828 | $173.83 | $173.85 | $173.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.70 | $869.1752 | $869.17 | $869.20 | $869.20 | |