| 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 | $216.90 | 10.383% | $239.4207 | $239.42 | $239.40 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.86 | 3.824% | $100.5639 | $100.56 | $100.55 | $100.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.60 | 12.741% | $87.487 | $87.49 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.79 | 6.448% | $138.1589 | $138.16 | $138.15 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.37 | 11.219% | $98.2842 | $98.28 | $98.30 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.33 | 5.717% | $94.437 | $94.44 | $94.45 | $94.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.30 | 6.821% | $177.6433 | $177.64 | $177.65 | $177.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $865.15 | $935.9950 | $935.99 | $936.00 | $936.00 | |