| 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 | $36.59 | 5.350% | $38.5476 | $38.55 | $38.55 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.69 | 12.794% | $211.7031 | $211.70 | $211.70 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.76 | 10.771% | $220.1684 | $220.17 | $220.15 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.38 | 6.367% | $47.2057 | $47.21 | $47.20 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.53 | 6.718% | $100.8805 | $100.88 | $100.90 | $100.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.49 | 4.745% | $32.9842 | $32.98 | $33.00 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.61 | 11.105% | $248.4419 | $248.44 | $248.45 | $248.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.05 | $899.9314 | $899.93 | $899.95 | $899.90 | |