| 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 | $217.60 | 8.449% | $235.985 | $235.99 | $236.00 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.94 | 13.550% | $48.7584 | $48.76 | $48.75 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.37 | 10.432% | $268.7584 | $268.76 | $268.75 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.79 | 4.584% | $77.1725 | $77.17 | $77.15 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.37 | 9.803% | $6.9945 | $6.99 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.72 | 12.312% | $96.2738 | $96.27 | $96.25 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.54 | 3.175% | $211.0341 | $211.03 | $211.05 | $211.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $874.33 | $944.9767 | $944.97 | $944.95 | $945.10 | |