| 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 | $32.65 | 7.786% | $35.1921 | $35.19 | $35.20 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.50 | 6.488% | $39.933 | $39.93 | $39.95 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.63 | 5.514% | $188.4797 | $188.48 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.81 | 11.794% | $240.1447 | $240.14 | $240.15 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.81 | 12.506% | $156.1696 | $156.17 | $156.15 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.84 | 5.474% | $26.1997 | $26.20 | $26.20 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.87 | 10.259% | $97.9872 | $97.99 | $98.00 | $98.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $716.11 | $784.1060 | $784.10 | $784.15 | $784.10 | |