| 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 | $32.35 | 9.688% | $35.4841 | $35.48 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.90 | 6.287% | $48.7857 | $48.79 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.86 | 8.306% | $209.962 | $209.96 | $209.95 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.38 | 6.588% | $180.5388 | $180.54 | $180.55 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.50 | 10.500% | $218.2375 | $218.24 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.97 | 7.851% | $169.2937 | $169.29 | $169.30 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.86 | 11.454% | $268.4481 | $268.45 | $268.45 | $268.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.82 | $1,130.7499 | $1,130.75 | $1,130.80 | $1,130.70 | |