| 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 | $220.25 | 7.850% | $237.5396 | $237.54 | $237.55 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.89 | 3.750% | $76.6609 | $76.66 | $76.65 | $76.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.30 | 7.392% | $192.5539 | $192.55 | $192.55 | $192.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.31 | 11.651% | $180.1042 | $180.10 | $180.10 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.48 | 10.470% | $15.9961 | $16.00 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.95 | 5.562% | $242.7398 | $242.74 | $242.75 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.74 | 9.795% | $242.3615 | $242.36 | $242.35 | $242.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.92 | $1,187.9560 | $1,187.95 | $1,187.95 | $1,188.00 | |