| 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 | $35.91 | 5.483% | $37.8789 | $37.88 | $37.90 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.64 | 4.161% | $87.1203 | $87.12 | $87.10 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.57 | 12.562% | $238.1474 | $238.15 | $238.15 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.86 | 13.861% | $252.612 | $252.61 | $252.60 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.62 | 12.267% | $141.0298 | $141.03 | $141.05 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.53 | 9.388% | $86.9963 | $87.00 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.96 | 10.180% | $48.4351 | $48.44 | $48.45 | $48.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.09 | $892.2198 | $892.23 | $892.25 | $892.10 | |