| 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 | $35.38 | 3.872% | $36.7499 | $36.75 | $36.75 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.70 | 13.620% | $264.3937 | $264.39 | $264.40 | $264.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.72 | 5.227% | $125.9778 | $125.98 | $126.00 | $126.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.97 | 7.714% | $252.0184 | $252.02 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.43 | 12.746% | $230.4866 | $230.49 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.75 | 7.719% | $219.4775 | $219.48 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.85 | 8.851% | $57.5278 | $57.53 | $57.55 | $57.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.80 | $1,186.6317 | $1,186.64 | $1,186.70 | $1,186.60 | |