| 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 | $218.89 | 7.847% | $236.0663 | $236.07 | $236.05 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.55 | 8.518% | $10.3635 | $10.36 | $10.35 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.60 | 7.204% | $40.3087 | $40.31 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.75 | 12.107% | $161.1538 | $161.15 | $161.15 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.44 | 11.309% | $129.6082 | $129.61 | $129.60 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.90 | 7.825% | $233.8724 | $233.87 | $233.85 | $233.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.28 | 4.199% | $160.7582 | $160.76 | $160.75 | $160.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.41 | $972.1311 | $972.13 | $972.05 | $972.30 | |