| 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 | $38.38 | 10.740% | $42.502 | $42.50 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.58 | 13.682% | $57.5004 | $57.50 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.92 | 7.501% | $84.8398 | $84.84 | $84.85 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.91 | 6.841% | $226.4068 | $226.41 | $226.40 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.82 | 8.257% | $166.5209 | $166.52 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.51 | 6.178% | $198.0326 | $198.03 | $198.05 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.78 | 12.106% | $128.6753 | $128.68 | $128.70 | $128.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $834.90 | $904.4778 | $904.48 | $904.50 | $904.40 | |