| 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 | $37.50 | 3.499% | $38.8121 | $38.81 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.40 | 4.861% | $196.5095 | $196.51 | $196.50 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.97 | 4.794% | $166.591 | $166.59 | $166.60 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.28 | 5.196% | $135.9974 | $136.00 | $136.00 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.38 | 9.552% | $161.4577 | $161.46 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.68 | 5.574% | $85.1771 | $85.18 | $85.20 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.60 | 5.314% | $24.8541 | $24.85 | $24.85 | $24.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.81 | $809.3989 | $809.40 | $809.40 | $809.50 | |