| 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 | $33.53 | 8.870% | $36.5041 | $36.50 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.80 | 10.228% | $144.1782 | $144.18 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.31 | 3.574% | $102.8593 | $102.86 | $102.85 | $102.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.35 | 4.656% | $9.7853 | $9.79 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.79 | 12.126% | $267.7457 | $267.75 | $267.75 | $267.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.51 | 5.126% | $232.8646 | $232.86 | $232.85 | $232.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.99 | 9.818% | $262.454 | $262.45 | $262.45 | $262.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.28 | $1,056.3912 | $1,056.39 | $1,056.40 | $1,056.50 | |