| 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 | $219.27 | 7.846% | $236.4739 | $236.47 | $236.45 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.61 | 11.432% | $157.7989 | $157.80 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.87 | 3.781% | $68.3605 | $68.36 | $68.35 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.32 | 13.700% | $74.2688 | $74.27 | $74.25 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.34 | 12.393% | $37.4718 | $37.47 | $37.45 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.90 | 12.262% | $50.4056 | $50.41 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.56 | 4.730% | $153.4923 | $153.49 | $153.50 | $153.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $716.87 | $778.2718 | $778.27 | $778.20 | $778.40 | |