| 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 | $225.91 | 4.577% | $236.2499 | $236.25 | $236.25 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.78 | 7.814% | $173.3433 | $173.34 | $173.35 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.95 | 9.189% | $28.3345 | $28.33 | $28.35 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.51 | 11.400% | $236.7361 | $236.74 | $236.75 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.42 | 11.254% | $139.5348 | $139.53 | $139.55 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.96 | 7.853% | $8.5851 | $8.59 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.37 | 6.229% | $67.3173 | $67.32 | $67.30 | $67.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.90 | $890.1010 | $890.10 | $890.15 | $889.90 | |