| 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 | $34.60 | 10.297% | $38.1628 | $38.16 | $38.15 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.70 | 10.136% | $43.724 | $43.72 | $43.70 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.34 | 7.292% | $208.5113 | $208.51 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.87 | 3.742% | $80.7839 | $80.78 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.49 | 13.414% | $186.5547 | $186.55 | $186.55 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.94 | 13.622% | $116.9625 | $116.96 | $116.95 | $117.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.80 | 9.710% | $212.618 | $212.62 | $212.60 | $212.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.74 | $887.3172 | $887.30 | $887.25 | $887.40 | |