| 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 | $207.61 | 7.585% | $223.3572 | $223.36 | $223.35 | $223.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.26 | 6.567% | $19.4591 | $19.46 | $19.45 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.42 | 9.819% | $64.1563 | $64.16 | $64.15 | $64.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.27 | 5.439% | $181.6398 | $181.64 | $181.65 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.56 | 8.527% | $99.3673 | $99.37 | $99.35 | $99.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.74 | 9.718% | $235.6084 | $235.61 | $235.60 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.68 | 9.463% | $260.1717 | $260.17 | $260.15 | $260.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.54 | $1,083.7598 | $1,083.77 | $1,083.70 | $1,083.90 | |