| 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 | $211.25 | 11.866% | $236.3169 | $236.32 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.89 | 3.445% | $85.7456 | $85.75 | $85.75 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.83 | 3.264% | $175.3733 | $175.37 | $175.35 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.90 | 8.804% | $118.4876 | $118.49 | $118.50 | $118.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.87 | 12.104% | $40.2117 | $40.21 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.28 | 5.404% | $125.7259 | $125.73 | $125.75 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.71 | 10.550% | $20.6839 | $20.68 | $20.70 | $20.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $746.73 | $802.5449 | $802.55 | $802.55 | $802.50 | |