| 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 | $219.62 | 6.809% | $234.5739 | $234.57 | $234.55 | $234.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.52 | 3.562% | $77.1744 | $77.17 | $77.15 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.29 | 4.844% | $167.006 | $167.01 | $167.00 | $167.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.97 | 5.613% | $230.2047 | $230.20 | $230.20 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.93 | 7.864% | $40.9128 | $40.91 | $40.90 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.67 | 3.645% | $254.6247 | $254.62 | $254.60 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.25 | 7.856% | $80.0831 | $80.08 | $80.10 | $80.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.25 | $1,084.5796 | $1,084.56 | $1,084.50 | $1,084.60 | |