| 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 | $219.28 | 6.734% | $234.0463 | $234.05 | $234.05 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.32 | 6.324% | $38.6169 | $38.62 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.26 | 11.816% | $78.5619 | $78.56 | $78.55 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.30 | 3.364% | $19.9493 | $19.95 | $19.95 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.54 | 6.326% | $136.6714 | $136.67 | $136.65 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.94 | 13.128% | $156.0488 | $156.05 | $156.05 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.87 | 3.813% | $122.3644 | $122.36 | $122.35 | $122.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $729.51 | $786.2590 | $786.26 | $786.20 | $786.20 | |