| 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 | $36.90 | 4.294% | $38.4845 | $38.48 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.73 | 6.825% | $258.2281 | $258.23 | $258.25 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.34 | 12.194% | $148.4775 | $148.48 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.93 | 8.362% | $30.2655 | $30.27 | $30.25 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.41 | 11.121% | $130.4672 | $130.47 | $130.45 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.36 | 13.407% | $86.5976 | $86.60 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.25 | 3.275% | $115.9262 | $115.93 | $115.95 | $115.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $744.92 | $808.4466 | $808.46 | $808.50 | $808.50 | |