| 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 | $36.45 | 5.592% | $38.4883 | $38.49 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.65 | 10.116% | $79.9993 | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.83 | 5.445% | $254.9976 | $255.00 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.87 | 10.500% | $173.3414 | $173.34 | $173.35 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.39 | 4.584% | $168.7881 | $168.79 | $168.80 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.50 | 10.567% | $117.7539 | $117.75 | $117.75 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.84 | 4.307% | $244.9546 | $244.95 | $244.95 | $245.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.53 | $1,078.3232 | $1,078.32 | $1,078.35 | $1,078.40 | |