| 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 | $239.76 | 8.775% | $260.7989 | $260.80 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.49 | 3.812% | $5.6993 | $5.70 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.99 | 6.345% | $183.9662 | $183.97 | $183.95 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.34 | 12.842% | $38.7499 | $38.75 | $38.75 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.79 | 8.206% | $180.4768 | $180.48 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.63 | 5.677% | $219.4172 | $219.42 | $219.40 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.89 | 12.385% | $192.0547 | $192.05 | $192.05 | $192.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $997.89 | $1,081.1630 | $1,081.17 | $1,081.15 | $1,081.20 | |