| 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 | $218.39 | 8.175% | $236.2434 | $236.24 | $236.25 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.80 | 13.600% | $131.5488 | $131.55 | $131.55 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.63 | 11.505% | $76.5259 | $76.53 | $76.55 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.68 | 11.136% | $128.5621 | $128.56 | $128.55 | $128.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.68 | 10.261% | $251.0422 | $251.04 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.57 | 7.385% | $141.2864 | $141.29 | $141.30 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.33 | 8.832% | $22.1255 | $22.13 | $22.15 | $22.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.08 | $987.3343 | $987.34 | $987.40 | $987.20 | |