| 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 | $31.29 | 13.382% | $35.4772 | $35.48 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.82 | 5.640% | $88.5474 | $88.55 | $88.55 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.92 | 12.399% | $177.5005 | $177.50 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.56 | 12.570% | $246.033 | $246.03 | $246.05 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.25 | 8.520% | $93.5985 | $93.60 | $93.60 | $93.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.37 | 9.365% | $132.7363 | $132.74 | $132.75 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.97 | 6.845% | $54.4589 | $54.46 | $54.45 | $54.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $750.18 | $828.3518 | $828.36 | $828.40 | $828.30 | |