| 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 | $217.74 | 8.615% | $236.4983 | $236.50 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.68 | 10.388% | $40.4903 | $40.49 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.54 | 10.677% | $62.5768 | $62.58 | $62.60 | $62.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.43 | 12.723% | $11.757 | $11.76 | $11.75 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.65 | 3.710% | $206.0199 | $206.02 | $206.00 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.33 | 3.485% | $213.5206 | $213.52 | $213.50 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.67 | 6.451% | $174.2284 | $174.23 | $174.25 | $174.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $890.04 | $945.0913 | $945.10 | $945.10 | $945.10 | |