| 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 | $168.57 | 5.539% | $177.9071 | $177.91 | $177.90 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.76 | 10.102% | $238.6571 | $238.66 | $238.65 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.39 | 5.780% | $83.9787 | $83.98 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.49 | 9.443% | $96.8461 | $96.85 | $96.85 | $96.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.36 | 9.287% | $232.0819 | $232.08 | $232.10 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.58 | 9.477% | $147.3341 | $147.33 | $147.35 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.42 | 9.296% | $262.7694 | $262.77 | $262.75 | $262.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.57 | $1,239.5744 | $1,239.58 | $1,239.60 | $1,239.60 | |