| 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 | $35.52 | 5.600% | $37.5091 | $37.51 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.59 | 7.593% | $87.7851 | $87.79 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.36 | 5.766% | $17.3033 | $17.30 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.98 | 8.491% | $224.5547 | $224.55 | $224.55 | $224.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.79 | 10.170% | $178.244 | $178.24 | $178.25 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.63 | 13.788% | $240.8095 | $240.81 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.54 | 7.223% | $97.0797 | $97.08 | $97.10 | $97.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.41 | $883.2854 | $883.28 | $883.30 | $883.30 | |