| 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 | $35.63 | 5.217% | $37.4888 | $37.49 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.33 | 7.855% | $233.3227 | $233.32 | $233.30 | $233.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.30 | 6.370% | $130.0905 | $130.09 | $130.10 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.61 | 7.350% | $120.8868 | $120.89 | $120.90 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.27 | 7.138% | $114.9269 | $114.93 | $114.95 | $114.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.99 | 6.195% | $67.9542 | $67.95 | $67.95 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.83 | 11.313% | $79.9561 | $79.96 | $79.95 | $80.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $729.96 | $784.6260 | $784.63 | $784.65 | $784.70 | |