| 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 | $35.89 | 12.838% | $40.4976 | $40.50 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.80 | 5.533% | $188.693 | $188.69 | $188.70 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.36 | 10.483% | $261.1376 | $261.14 | $261.15 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.66 | 11.201% | $28.5342 | $28.53 | $28.55 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.83 | 4.744% | $43.8144 | $43.81 | $43.80 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.55 | 9.148% | $157.7734 | $157.77 | $157.75 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.63 | 7.773% | $225.9245 | $225.92 | $225.90 | $225.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.72 | $946.3747 | $946.36 | $946.35 | $946.30 | |