| 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 | $27.56 | 5.872% | $29.1783 | $29.18 | $29.20 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.64 | 9.846% | $38.0507 | $38.05 | $38.05 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.58 | 10.198% | $20.4748 | $20.47 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.80 | 7.693% | $172.0934 | $172.09 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.59 | 13.431% | $188.9647 | $188.96 | $188.95 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.54 | 8.142% | $232.0078 | $232.01 | $232.00 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.27 | 12.772% | $184.1228 | $184.12 | $184.10 | $184.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.98 | $864.8925 | $864.88 | $864.85 | $865.00 | |