| 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 | $217.65 | 8.651% | $236.4789 | $236.48 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.59 | 7.794% | $9.2595 | $9.26 | $9.25 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.72 | 8.673% | $15.9967 | $16.00 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.30 | 13.696% | $144.735 | $144.74 | $144.75 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.45 | 13.124% | $179.245 | $179.25 | $179.25 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.90 | 8.271% | $61.6062 | $61.61 | $61.60 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.94 | 6.135% | $150.648 | $150.65 | $150.65 | $150.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $725.55 | $797.9693 | $797.99 | $798.00 | $797.90 | |