| 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 | $35.50 | 5.633% | $37.4997 | $37.50 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.45 | 5.380% | $231.2564 | $231.26 | $231.25 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.38 | 12.648% | $37.6019 | $37.60 | $37.60 | $37.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.78 | 3.821% | $6.0009 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.94 | 13.180% | $95.0033 | $95.00 | $95.00 | $95.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.62 | 10.869% | $224.6428 | $224.64 | $224.65 | $224.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.74 | 6.564% | $110.5495 | $110.55 | $110.55 | $110.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $684.41 | $742.5545 | $742.55 | $742.55 | $742.50 | |