| 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 | $32.45 | 12.484% | $36.5011 | $36.50 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.84 | 7.417% | $46.0174 | $46.02 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.78 | 12.798% | $228.7318 | $228.73 | $228.75 | $228.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.64 | 9.403% | $175.745 | $175.75 | $175.75 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.41 | 6.853% | $201.3217 | $201.32 | $201.30 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.95 | 11.182% | $12.1744 | $12.17 | $12.15 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.79 | 11.625% | $193.9931 | $193.99 | $194.00 | $194.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.86 | $894.4845 | $894.48 | $894.45 | $894.40 | |