| 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 | $208.31 | 5.292% | $219.3338 | $219.33 | $219.35 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.62 | 13.701% | $178.0785 | $178.08 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.38 | 3.478% | $126.6364 | $126.64 | $126.65 | $126.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.74 | 10.690% | $53.9503 | $53.95 | $53.95 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.57 | 7.315% | $34.9525 | $34.95 | $34.95 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.57 | 10.485% | $178.5106 | $178.51 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.90 | 5.863% | $47.5325 | $47.53 | $47.55 | $47.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $775.09 | $838.9946 | $838.99 | $839.05 | $839.00 | |