| 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 | $36.82 | 5.490% | $38.8414 | $38.84 | $38.85 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.53 | 6.620% | $173.2895 | $173.29 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.52 | 12.279% | $8.4434 | $8.44 | $8.45 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.81 | 12.292% | $256.9353 | $256.94 | $256.95 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.34 | 7.145% | $127.8668 | $127.87 | $127.85 | $127.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.49 | 13.307% | $26.6158 | $26.62 | $26.60 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.89 | 8.485% | $20.4928 | $20.49 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $597.40 | $652.4850 | $652.49 | $652.50 | $652.40 | |