| 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 | $38.28 | 5.670% | $40.4505 | $40.45 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.30 | 6.539% | $231.5092 | $231.51 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.29 | 6.320% | $21.5723 | $21.57 | $21.55 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.39 | 10.746% | $268.4372 | $268.44 | $268.45 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.60 | 4.216% | $167.3709 | $167.37 | $167.35 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.97 | 13.291% | $40.7508 | $40.75 | $40.75 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.91 | 5.599% | $195.2631 | $195.26 | $195.25 | $195.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.74 | $965.3540 | $965.35 | $965.30 | $965.50 | |