| 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 | $226.34 | 4.678% | $236.9282 | $236.93 | $236.95 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.69 | 7.485% | $66.3075 | $66.31 | $66.30 | $66.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.25 | 12.814% | $44.2795 | $44.28 | $44.30 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.44 | 4.344% | $146.5407 | $146.54 | $146.55 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.67 | 10.213% | $26.0874 | $26.09 | $26.10 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.48 | 10.630% | $256.0863 | $256.09 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.73 | 10.638% | $82.6798 | $82.68 | $82.70 | $82.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.60 | $858.9094 | $858.92 | $859.00 | $858.90 | |