| 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 | $35.50 | 5.645% | $37.504 | $37.50 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.48 | 10.388% | $194.8127 | $194.81 | $194.80 | $194.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.97 | 13.674% | $226.1772 | $226.18 | $226.20 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.37 | 6.142% | $229.6594 | $229.66 | $229.65 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.84 | 5.400% | $202.1994 | $202.20 | $202.20 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.40 | 10.336% | $109.674 | $109.67 | $109.65 | $109.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.93 | 11.715% | $158.5571 | $158.56 | $158.55 | $158.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,060.49 | $1,158.5838 | $1,158.58 | $1,158.55 | $1,158.70 | |