| 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 | $219.86 | 8.519% | $238.5899 | $238.59 | $238.60 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.84 | 5.201% | $78.7324 | $78.73 | $78.75 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.41 | 9.214% | $134.781 | $134.78 | $134.80 | $134.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.79 | 10.565% | $45.0995 | $45.10 | $45.10 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.36 | 7.772% | $68.2843 | $68.28 | $68.30 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.77 | 4.176% | $253.9498 | $253.95 | $253.95 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.86 | 6.298% | $158.2352 | $158.24 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.89 | $977.6721 | $977.67 | $977.75 | $977.60 | |