| 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 | $218.98 | 7.795% | $236.0495 | $236.05 | $236.05 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.68 | 8.846% | $193.3976 | $193.40 | $193.40 | $193.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.60 | 11.496% | $279.409 | $279.41 | $279.40 | $279.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.38 | 5.383% | $143.7213 | $143.72 | $143.70 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.79 | 11.424% | $188.0726 | $188.07 | $188.05 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.37 | 6.486% | $106.88 | $106.88 | $106.90 | $106.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.65 | 13.173% | $105.9865 | $105.99 | $106.00 | $106.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,146.45 | $1,253.5165 | $1,253.52 | $1,253.50 | $1,253.50 | |