| 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 | $218.62 | 8.673% | $237.5809 | $237.58 | $237.60 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.50 | 10.343% | $51.3095 | $51.31 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.94 | 9.359% | $86.328 | $86.33 | $86.35 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.60 | 9.278% | $123.047 | $123.05 | $123.05 | $123.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.67 | 12.134% | $22.0568 | $22.06 | $22.05 | $22.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.57 | 6.430% | $181.5377 | $181.54 | $181.55 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.75 | 5.219% | $138.626 | $138.63 | $138.65 | $138.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.65 | $840.4859 | $840.50 | $840.55 | $840.40 | |