| 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 | $210.40 | 12.393% | $236.4749 | $236.47 | $236.45 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.48 | 8.429% | $61.2407 | $61.24 | $61.25 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.97 | 12.844% | $71.0579 | $71.06 | $71.05 | $71.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.51 | 6.416% | $25.0184 | $25.02 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.90 | 12.500% | $179.8875 | $179.89 | $179.90 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.36 | 5.227% | $251.8713 | $251.87 | $251.85 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.58 | 8.644% | $44.0877 | $44.09 | $44.10 | $44.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.20 | $869.6384 | $869.64 | $869.60 | $869.70 | |