| 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 | $35.58 | 13.837% | $40.5032 | $40.50 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.97 | 9.380% | $236.228 | $236.23 | $236.25 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.51 | 10.799% | $55.9646 | $55.96 | $55.95 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.91 | 8.572% | $192.0747 | $192.07 | $192.05 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.93 | 12.701% | $173.4806 | $173.48 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.85 | 8.208% | $143.7543 | $143.75 | $143.75 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.44 | 12.317% | $228.4977 | $228.50 | $228.50 | $228.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.19 | $1,070.5031 | $1,070.49 | $1,070.50 | $1,070.60 | |