| 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 | $34.52 | 6.312% | $36.6989 | $36.70 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.64 | 11.355% | $63.0715 | $63.07 | $63.05 | $63.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.52 | 8.745% | $132.1469 | $132.15 | $132.15 | $132.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.30 | 6.660% | $186.975 | $186.98 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.49 | 9.126% | $252.6158 | $252.62 | $252.60 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.72 | 9.300% | $160.365 | $160.37 | $160.35 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.70 | 13.513% | $46.1998 | $46.20 | $46.20 | $46.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.89 | $878.0729 | $878.09 | $878.05 | $878.10 | |