| 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 | $218.51 | 8.143% | $236.3033 | $236.30 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.90 | 5.535% | $47.3852 | $47.39 | $47.40 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.50 | 10.558% | $237.1469 | $237.15 | $237.15 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.37 | 9.600% | $197.6855 | $197.69 | $197.70 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.49 | 11.491% | $37.3383 | $37.34 | $37.35 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.96 | 5.115% | $96.6638 | $96.66 | $96.65 | $96.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.97 | 11.209% | $245.7385 | $245.74 | $245.75 | $245.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.70 | $1,098.2615 | $1,098.27 | $1,098.30 | $1,098.20 | |