| 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 | $35.42 | 5.827% | $37.4839 | $37.48 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.80 | 11.136% | $107.5796 | $107.58 | $107.60 | $107.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.65 | 7.840% | $88.0514 | $88.05 | $88.05 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.74 | 11.778% | $171.8475 | $171.85 | $171.85 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.49 | 6.543% | $86.8219 | $86.82 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.79 | 9.332% | $227.181 | $227.18 | $227.20 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.27 | 4.856% | $139.7416 | $139.74 | $139.75 | $139.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.16 | $858.7069 | $858.70 | $858.75 | $858.70 | |