| 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 | $219.78 | 8.824% | $239.1734 | $239.17 | $239.15 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.42 | 8.838% | $57.0529 | $57.05 | $57.05 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.74 | 9.599% | $49.0346 | $49.03 | $49.05 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.84 | 3.508% | $6.0449 | $6.04 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.44 | 6.837% | $159.6572 | $159.66 | $159.65 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.82 | 6.615% | $100.0262 | $100.03 | $100.05 | $100.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.58 | 3.572% | $207.7447 | $207.74 | $207.75 | $207.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $766.62 | $818.7339 | $818.72 | $818.75 | $818.70 | |