| 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 | $38.28 | 5.800% | $40.5002 | $40.50 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.94 | 12.803% | $46.1815 | $46.18 | $46.20 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.54 | 8.633% | $267.8238 | $267.82 | $267.80 | $267.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.68 | 4.533% | $257.862 | $257.86 | $257.85 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.40 | 12.169% | $109.2526 | $109.25 | $109.25 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.68 | 7.148% | $170.0224 | $170.02 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.43 | 10.425% | $222.4291 | $222.43 | $222.45 | $222.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.95 | $1,114.0716 | $1,114.06 | $1,114.05 | $1,114.10 | |