| 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 | $35.93 | 4.295% | $37.4732 | $37.47 | $37.45 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.63 | 3.229% | $17.167 | $17.17 | $17.15 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.50 | 6.248% | $215.1522 | $215.15 | $215.15 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.27 | 13.480% | $60.4508 | $60.45 | $60.45 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.55 | 13.376% | $282.9298 | $282.93 | $282.95 | $282.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.92 | 13.851% | $35.2027 | $35.20 | $35.20 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.74 | 10.594% | $149.0144 | $149.01 | $149.00 | $149.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $723.54 | $797.3901 | $797.38 | $797.35 | $797.50 | |