| 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 | $35.68 | 7.854% | $38.4823 | $38.48 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.40 | 13.742% | $215.4273 | $215.43 | $215.45 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.79 | 12.474% | $118.9862 | $118.99 | $119.00 | $119.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.45 | 11.121% | $9.3897 | $9.39 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.33 | 13.701% | $40.1706 | $40.17 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.96 | 4.372% | $8.308 | $8.31 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.93 | 6.853% | $118.532 | $118.53 | $118.55 | $118.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $493.54 | $549.2961 | $549.30 | $549.35 | $549.30 | |