| 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 | $209.86 | 12.445% | $235.9771 | $235.98 | $236.00 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.34 | 13.152% | $179.1649 | $179.16 | $179.15 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.61 | 13.374% | $85.7221 | $85.72 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.88 | 11.711% | $280.2606 | $280.26 | $280.25 | $280.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.37 | 9.203% | $136.9078 | $136.91 | $136.90 | $136.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.67 | 11.539% | $131.2479 | $131.25 | $131.25 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.68 | 11.477% | $99.9726 | $99.97 | $99.95 | $100.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.41 | $1,149.2530 | $1,149.25 | $1,149.20 | $1,149.30 | |