| 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 | $224.26 | 5.655% | $236.9419 | $236.94 | $236.95 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.34 | 3.776% | $60.5429 | $60.54 | $60.55 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.92 | 8.343% | $113.6735 | $113.67 | $113.65 | $113.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.86 | 9.392% | $208.7856 | $208.79 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.81 | 10.390% | $39.5307 | $39.53 | $39.55 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.89 | 10.264% | $163.0694 | $163.07 | $163.05 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.87 | 10.183% | $9.7732 | $9.77 | $9.75 | $9.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $770.95 | $832.3172 | $832.31 | $832.30 | $832.30 | |