| 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 | $34.56 | 10.575% | $38.2147 | $38.21 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.85 | 8.232% | $95.0818 | $95.08 | $95.10 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.92 | 4.836% | $55.4792 | $55.48 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.29 | 10.503% | $95.353 | $95.35 | $95.35 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.97 | 10.586% | $259.8439 | $259.84 | $259.85 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.28 | 13.652% | $178.7519 | $178.75 | $178.75 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.54 | 5.748% | $119.0088 | $119.01 | $119.00 | $119.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $766.41 | $841.7333 | $841.72 | $841.75 | $841.80 | |