| 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 | $38.51 | 5.166% | $40.4994 | $40.50 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.60 | 3.178% | $82.1297 | $82.13 | $82.15 | $82.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.67 | 3.779% | $49.4714 | $49.47 | $49.45 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.44 | 9.306% | $114.1592 | $114.16 | $114.15 | $114.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.51 | 5.185% | $187.7657 | $187.77 | $187.75 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.95 | 6.780% | $161.1844 | $161.18 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.93 | 10.497% | $184.4526 | $184.45 | $184.45 | $184.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $766.61 | $819.6624 | $819.66 | $819.65 | $819.80 | |