| 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 | $179.52 | 12.178% | $201.3819 | $201.38 | $201.40 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.97 | 10.606% | $32.0426 | $32.04 | $32.05 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.86 | 5.171% | $263.832 | $263.83 | $263.85 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.88 | 6.648% | $38.2653 | $38.27 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.90 | 7.549% | $74.1013 | $74.10 | $74.10 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.84 | 4.873% | $37.5865 | $37.59 | $37.60 | $37.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.64 | 8.687% | $188.7241 | $188.72 | $188.70 | $188.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $773.61 | $835.9337 | $835.93 | $835.95 | $835.90 | |