| 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 | $36.50 | 5.458% | $38.4922 | $38.49 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.85 | 10.120% | $16.3528 | $16.35 | $16.35 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.40 | 10.713% | $79.0491 | $79.05 | $79.05 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.89 | 4.676% | $21.8668 | $21.87 | $21.85 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.51 | 11.708% | $264.2006 | $264.20 | $264.20 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.38 | 12.600% | $252.6519 | $252.65 | $252.65 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.45 | 5.230% | $175.1553 | $175.16 | $175.15 | $175.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $770.98 | $847.7687 | $847.77 | $847.75 | $847.90 | |