| 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 | $35.26 | 3.589% | $36.5255 | $36.53 | $36.55 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.90 | 9.801% | $51.4967 | $51.50 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.87 | 4.805% | $194.8011 | $194.80 | $194.80 | $194.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.34 | 6.389% | $253.5675 | $253.57 | $253.55 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.76 | 7.516% | $227.6759 | $227.68 | $227.70 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.84 | 9.818% | $8.6097 | $8.61 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.43 | 3.734% | $156.0471 | $156.05 | $156.05 | $156.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.40 | $928.7235 | $928.74 | $928.75 | $928.70 | |