| 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 | $217.63 | 9.713% | $238.7684 | $238.77 | $238.75 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.85 | 7.219% | $84.5422 | $84.54 | $84.55 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.27 | 12.297% | $211.4216 | $211.42 | $211.40 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.96 | 6.648% | $152.464 | $152.46 | $152.45 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.85 | 9.495% | $175.0278 | $175.03 | $175.05 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.77 | 7.566% | $211.6576 | $211.66 | $211.65 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.32 | 9.790% | $140.8825 | $140.88 | $140.90 | $140.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,112.65 | $1,214.7641 | $1,214.76 | $1,214.75 | $1,214.80 | |