| 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 | $224.67 | 5.347% | $236.6831 | $236.68 | $236.70 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.73 | 9.436% | $39.1015 | $39.10 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.58 | 13.582% | $253.9466 | $253.95 | $253.95 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.70 | 6.421% | $105.0375 | $105.04 | $105.05 | $105.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.91 | 9.521% | $268.2279 | $268.23 | $268.25 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.59 | 12.779% | $49.1604 | $49.16 | $49.15 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.69 | 5.583% | $9.1752 | $9.18 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.87 | $961.3322 | $961.34 | $961.40 | $961.30 | |