| 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 | $34.74 | 5.106% | $36.5138 | $36.51 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.44 | 4.160% | $52.5383 | $52.54 | $52.55 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.52 | 13.632% | $48.3163 | $48.32 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.51 | 13.505% | $22.1448 | $22.14 | $22.15 | $22.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.35 | 12.544% | $187.2169 | $187.22 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.32 | 5.479% | $228.1722 | $228.17 | $228.15 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.88 | 12.168% | $97.4516 | $97.45 | $97.45 | $97.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $616.76 | $672.3539 | $672.35 | $672.30 | $672.30 | |