| 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 | $36.25 | 5.295% | $38.1694 | $38.17 | $38.15 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.42 | 3.562% | $101.9257 | $101.93 | $101.95 | $101.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.80 | 12.839% | $187.0871 | $187.09 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.77 | 4.686% | $219.5998 | $219.60 | $219.60 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.26 | 11.417% | $189.6986 | $189.70 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.97 | 7.304% | $194.188 | $194.19 | $194.20 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.93 | 13.222% | $168.6215 | $168.62 | $168.60 | $168.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.40 | $1,099.2901 | $1,099.30 | $1,099.30 | $1,099.30 | |