| 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 | $35.78 | 7.706% | $38.5372 | $38.54 | $38.55 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.74 | 12.453% | $163.889 | $163.89 | $163.90 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.56 | 13.623% | $269.9228 | $269.92 | $269.90 | $269.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.93 | 7.516% | $121.4178 | $121.42 | $121.40 | $121.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.34 | 4.360% | $180.8976 | $180.90 | $180.90 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.99 | 5.805% | $183.0321 | $183.03 | $183.05 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.37 | 4.200% | $215.0375 | $215.04 | $215.05 | $215.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,084.71 | $1,172.7340 | $1,172.74 | $1,172.75 | $1,172.60 | |