| 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 | $217.59 | 8.498% | $236.0808 | $236.08 | $236.10 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.85 | 3.828% | $13.3419 | $13.34 | $13.35 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.51 | 8.323% | $62.2966 | $62.30 | $62.30 | $62.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.34 | 13.382% | $148.9159 | $148.92 | $148.90 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.58 | 7.254% | $229.0731 | $229.07 | $229.05 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.85 | 5.684% | $73.8203 | $73.82 | $73.80 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.29 | 3.793% | $22.0975 | $22.10 | $22.10 | $22.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $724.01 | $785.6261 | $785.63 | $785.60 | $785.60 | |