| 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 | $200.77 | 9.508% | $219.8592 | $219.86 | $219.85 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.79 | 8.117% | $209.5199 | $209.52 | $209.50 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.49 | 12.306% | $190.3474 | $190.35 | $190.35 | $190.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.67 | 9.148% | $156.8129 | $156.81 | $156.80 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.92 | 5.153% | $239.6647 | $239.66 | $239.65 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.28 | 10.492% | $215.7688 | $215.77 | $215.75 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.48 | 10.395% | $52.4155 | $52.42 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.40 | $1,284.3884 | $1,284.39 | $1,284.30 | $1,284.40 | |