| 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 | $36.47 | 5.618% | $38.5189 | $38.52 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.29 | 3.182% | $53.9539 | $53.95 | $53.95 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.32 | 5.380% | $50.9196 | $50.92 | $50.90 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.77 | 13.698% | $258.9699 | $258.97 | $258.95 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.40 | 10.660% | $270.453 | $270.45 | $270.45 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.27 | 4.242% | $8.6208 | $8.62 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.84 | 13.869% | $115.9642 | $115.96 | $115.95 | $116.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $719.36 | $797.4003 | $797.39 | $797.30 | $797.50 | |