| 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 | $37.91 | 6.835% | $40.5011 | $40.50 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.99 | 4.277% | $261.7248 | $261.72 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.51 | 12.277% | $52.22 | $52.22 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.58 | 8.839% | $34.3714 | $34.37 | $34.35 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.87 | 10.176% | $206.9877 | $206.99 | $207.00 | $207.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.32 | 7.483% | $233.5821 | $233.58 | $233.60 | $233.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.28 | 9.415% | $23.2835 | $23.28 | $23.30 | $23.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.46 | $852.6706 | $852.66 | $852.65 | $852.70 | |