| 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 | $217.68 | 8.398% | $235.9608 | $235.96 | $235.95 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.93 | 5.754% | $45.4002 | $45.40 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.89 | 4.523% | $84.5487 | $84.55 | $84.55 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.81 | 4.824% | $115.1072 | $115.11 | $115.10 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.29 | 8.238% | $254.6732 | $254.67 | $254.65 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.62 | 13.348% | $275.0049 | $275.00 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.73 | 3.851% | $260.3856 | $260.39 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.95 | $1,271.0806 | $1,271.08 | $1,271.05 | $1,271.10 | |