| 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 | $219.89 | 7.868% | $237.1909 | $237.19 | $237.20 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.28 | 7.445% | $40.0555 | $40.06 | $40.05 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.25 | 8.452% | $107.6386 | $107.64 | $107.65 | $107.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.38 | 9.680% | $171.5176 | $171.52 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.82 | 6.125% | $42.259 | $42.26 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.56 | 6.400% | $179.3478 | $179.35 | $179.35 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.90 | 11.369% | $204.8076 | $204.81 | $204.80 | $204.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.08 | $982.8170 | $982.83 | $982.80 | $982.80 | |