| 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 | $36.57 | 13.482% | $41.5004 | $41.50 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.47 | 6.436% | $230.402 | $230.40 | $230.40 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.33 | 8.577% | $172.9957 | $173.00 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.37 | 13.541% | $129.8568 | $129.86 | $129.85 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.77 | 4.462% | $191.9698 | $191.97 | $191.95 | $192.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.66 | 8.856% | $56.235 | $56.24 | $56.25 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.73 | 12.823% | $255.8036 | $255.80 | $255.80 | $255.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $988.90 | $1,078.7633 | $1,078.77 | $1,078.75 | $1,078.80 | |