| 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 | $35.50 | 5.512% | $37.4568 | $37.46 | $37.45 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.70 | 9.454% | $131.0164 | $131.02 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.37 | 13.770% | $16.3487 | $16.35 | $16.35 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.86 | 12.513% | $248.4962 | $248.50 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.66 | 12.125% | $196.9588 | $196.96 | $196.95 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.57 | 9.716% | $107.0499 | $107.05 | $107.05 | $107.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.90 | 6.861% | $234.9873 | $234.99 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.56 | $972.3141 | $972.33 | $972.30 | $972.30 | |