| 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 | $35.91 | 6.233% | $38.1483 | $38.15 | $38.15 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.69 | 4.854% | $190.5092 | $190.51 | $190.50 | $190.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.28 | 5.324% | $37.1583 | $37.16 | $37.15 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.66 | 9.552% | $236.2598 | $236.26 | $236.25 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.53 | 10.108% | $181.1607 | $181.16 | $181.15 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.65 | 9.330% | $232.4902 | $232.49 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.98 | 12.497% | $264.3455 | $264.35 | $264.35 | $264.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,080.70 | $1,180.0720 | $1,180.08 | $1,180.05 | $1,180.10 | |