| 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 | $208.58 | 5.259% | $219.5492 | $219.55 | $219.55 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.73 | 5.665% | $78.9635 | $78.96 | $78.95 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.36 | 9.634% | $208.6993 | $208.70 | $208.70 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.41 | 5.850% | $128.5125 | $128.51 | $128.50 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.63 | 5.176% | $164.7372 | $164.74 | $164.75 | $164.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.80 | 9.298% | $238.051 | $238.05 | $238.05 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.44 | 8.329% | $80.6401 | $80.64 | $80.65 | $80.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.95 | $1,119.1528 | $1,119.15 | $1,119.15 | $1,119.10 | |