| 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 | $38.31 | 4.719% | $40.1178 | $40.12 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.71 | 7.193% | $35.0628 | $35.06 | $35.05 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.63 | 7.284% | $198.0784 | $198.08 | $198.10 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.29 | 9.778% | $257.1989 | $257.20 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.91 | 4.734% | $179.0009 | $179.00 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.86 | 3.106% | $6.042 | $6.04 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.29 | 13.809% | $186.9768 | $186.98 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $831.00 | $902.4776 | $902.48 | $902.50 | $902.50 | |