| 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 | $212.86 | 3.845% | $221.0445 | $221.04 | $221.05 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.52 | 11.236% | $135.174 | $135.17 | $135.15 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.35 | 7.179% | $38.9596 | $38.96 | $38.95 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.64 | 10.470% | $236.0081 | $236.01 | $236.00 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.94 | 13.705% | $40.8656 | $40.87 | $40.85 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.45 | 12.330% | $100.4792 | $100.48 | $100.50 | $100.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.69 | 10.329% | $225.8324 | $225.83 | $225.85 | $225.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.45 | $998.3634 | $998.36 | $998.35 | $998.40 | |