| 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 | $129.92 | 5.724% | $137.3566 | $137.36 | $137.35 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.81 | 7.500% | $38.4958 | $38.50 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.42 | 10.759% | $37.0157 | $37.02 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.47 | 12.463% | $177.0955 | $177.10 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.72 | 8.597% | $196.2565 | $196.26 | $196.25 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.55 | 11.632% | $10.6609 | $10.66 | $10.65 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.34 | 3.739% | $253.4759 | $253.48 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.23 | $850.3569 | $850.38 | $850.35 | $850.50 | |