| 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 | $221.95 | 7.840% | $239.3509 | $239.35 | $239.35 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.68 | 5.213% | $78.5731 | $78.57 | $78.55 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.79 | 6.252% | $155.9673 | $155.97 | $155.95 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.89 | 4.312% | $177.2157 | $177.22 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.31 | 3.178% | $194.2945 | $194.29 | $194.30 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.44 | 11.264% | $189.6384 | $189.64 | $189.65 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.71 | 6.556% | $49.7723 | $49.77 | $49.75 | $49.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,018.77 | $1,084.8122 | $1,084.81 | $1,084.75 | $1,084.90 | |