| 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 | $35.85 | 4.650% | $37.517 | $37.52 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.26 | 5.232% | $51.8373 | $51.84 | $51.85 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.62 | 10.670% | $20.6068 | $20.61 | $20.60 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.69 | 5.798% | $82.1945 | $82.19 | $82.20 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.48 | 10.215% | $276.0665 | $276.07 | $276.05 | $276.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.87 | 8.420% | $84.4267 | $84.43 | $84.45 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.55 | 10.606% | $53.6992 | $53.70 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $558.32 | $606.3480 | $606.36 | $606.35 | $606.30 | |