| 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 | $215.48 | 9.736% | $236.4591 | $236.46 | $236.45 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.79 | 6.572% | $173.4886 | $173.49 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.43 | 3.122% | $125.221 | $125.22 | $125.20 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.86 | 12.647% | $83.2011 | $83.20 | $83.20 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.82 | 8.204% | $166.4394 | $166.44 | $166.45 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.45 | 8.118% | $6.9736 | $6.97 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.79 | 3.790% | $14.3126 | $14.31 | $14.30 | $14.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $747.62 | $806.0954 | $806.09 | $806.05 | $806.10 | |