| 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 | $34.86 | 9.445% | $38.1525 | $38.15 | $38.15 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.47 | 8.702% | $86.3855 | $86.39 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.73 | 8.267% | $143.7028 | $143.70 | $143.70 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.66 | 5.823% | $135.0936 | $135.09 | $135.10 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.56 | 10.387% | $265.547 | $265.55 | $265.55 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.86 | 4.272% | $242.8078 | $242.81 | $242.80 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.80 | 4.420% | $177.3052 | $177.31 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.94 | $1,088.9944 | $1,089.00 | $1,089.00 | $1,089.00 | |