| 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 | $34.59 | 10.195% | $38.1165 | $38.12 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.80 | 5.648% | $185.7292 | $185.73 | $185.75 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.95 | 10.338% | $41.8733 | $41.87 | $41.85 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.29 | 6.452% | $45.0186 | $45.02 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.68 | 3.452% | $76.2234 | $76.22 | $76.20 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.28 | 8.790% | $159.138 | $159.14 | $159.15 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.74 | 11.472% | $14.2015 | $14.20 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $523.33 | $560.3005 | $560.30 | $560.25 | $560.20 | |