| 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 | $210.56 | 12.143% | $236.1283 | $236.13 | $236.15 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.31 | 6.267% | $78.967 | $78.97 | $78.95 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.63 | 6.766% | $197.1221 | $197.12 | $197.10 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.80 | 12.748% | $44.8737 | $44.87 | $44.85 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.75 | 10.188% | $238.8325 | $238.83 | $238.85 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.95 | 7.465% | $6.3942 | $6.39 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.44 | 9.257% | $237.5684 | $237.57 | $237.55 | $237.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $949.44 | $1,039.8862 | $1,039.88 | $1,039.85 | $1,039.90 | |