| 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 | $33.42 | 6.230% | $35.5021 | $35.50 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.37 | 9.688% | $174.8098 | $174.81 | $174.80 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.31 | 12.549% | $13.8548 | $13.85 | $13.85 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.79 | 7.672% | $216.1946 | $216.19 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.54 | 5.216% | $239.4085 | $239.41 | $239.40 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.63 | 8.208% | $186.7995 | $186.80 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.31 | 4.265% | $183.8296 | $183.83 | $183.85 | $183.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $982.37 | $1,050.3989 | $1,050.39 | $1,050.40 | $1,050.40 | |