| 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 | $36.74 | 3.694% | $38.0972 | $38.10 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.49 | 9.786% | $87.2689 | $87.27 | $87.25 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.60 | 8.188% | $20.123 | $20.12 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.33 | 12.158% | $173.0934 | $173.09 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.86 | 9.186% | $82.8285 | $82.83 | $82.85 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.48 | 9.352% | $57.3879 | $57.39 | $57.40 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.62 | 9.812% | $68.7643 | $68.76 | $68.75 | $68.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $480.12 | $527.5632 | $527.56 | $527.55 | $527.60 | |