| 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 | $219.39 | 7.689% | $236.2589 | $236.26 | $236.25 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.98 | 6.548% | $40.4669 | $40.47 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.26 | 9.473% | $51.7369 | $51.74 | $51.75 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.49 | 3.805% | $43.0687 | $43.07 | $43.05 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.77 | 4.365% | $108.2996 | $108.30 | $108.30 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.33 | 7.300% | $167.7421 | $167.74 | $167.75 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.90 | 6.651% | $195.0647 | $195.06 | $195.05 | $195.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.12 | $842.6378 | $842.64 | $842.60 | $842.70 | |