| 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 | $217.46 | 8.626% | $236.2181 | $236.22 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.51 | 5.410% | $32.1606 | $32.16 | $32.15 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.98 | 6.186% | $222.9694 | $222.97 | $222.95 | $223.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.81 | 3.467% | $117.7558 | $117.76 | $117.75 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.34 | 9.235% | $53.8965 | $53.90 | $53.90 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.40 | 6.391% | $38.7263 | $38.73 | $38.75 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.70 | 9.621% | $187.123 | $187.12 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $828.20 | $888.8497 | $888.86 | $888.80 | $888.90 | |