| 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 | $217.92 | 8.514% | $236.4737 | $236.47 | $236.45 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.74 | 8.785% | $143.3134 | $143.31 | $143.30 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.84 | 10.369% | $45.0747 | $45.07 | $45.05 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.62 | 7.230% | $12.4601 | $12.46 | $12.45 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.86 | 6.545% | $79.7596 | $79.76 | $79.75 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.85 | 11.589% | $60.0907 | $60.09 | $60.10 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.98 | 4.737% | $50.2528 | $50.25 | $50.25 | $50.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $578.81 | $627.4250 | $627.41 | $627.35 | $627.60 | |