| 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 | $36.45 | 5.566% | $38.4788 | $38.48 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.88 | 5.595% | $214.2311 | $214.23 | $214.25 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.46 | 4.320% | $145.4847 | $145.48 | $145.50 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.52 | 9.518% | $55.3285 | $55.33 | $55.35 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.84 | 11.778% | $173.0771 | $173.08 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.81 | 6.780% | $130.0687 | $130.07 | $130.05 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.81 | 11.344% | $229.1571 | $229.16 | $229.15 | $229.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $911.77 | $985.8260 | $985.83 | $985.90 | $985.90 | |