| 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 | $215.97 | 9.715% | $236.9515 | $236.95 | $236.95 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.40 | 4.750% | $84.219 | $84.22 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.83 | 6.615% | $237.5702 | $237.57 | $237.55 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.41 | 5.308% | $38.3426 | $38.34 | $38.35 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.86 | 13.182% | $85.8599 | $85.86 | $85.85 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.27 | 12.743% | $135.596 | $135.60 | $135.60 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.73 | 8.389% | $19.2174 | $19.22 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $769.47 | $837.7566 | $837.76 | $837.70 | $837.80 | |