| 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 | $226.75 | 4.405% | $236.7383 | $236.74 | $236.75 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.90 | 4.549% | $85.6256 | $85.63 | $85.65 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.82 | 8.235% | $112.3696 | $112.37 | $112.35 | $112.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.78 | 13.214% | $105.0399 | $105.04 | $105.05 | $105.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.32 | 8.434% | $238.9018 | $238.90 | $238.90 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.36 | 8.665% | $18.8642 | $18.86 | $18.85 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.64 | 9.797% | $23.7601 | $23.76 | $23.75 | $23.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.57 | $821.2995 | $821.30 | $821.30 | $821.30 | |