| 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 | $217.56 | 8.645% | $236.3681 | $236.37 | $236.35 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.62 | 5.243% | $237.4493 | $237.45 | $237.45 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.74 | 7.434% | $106.0803 | $106.08 | $106.10 | $106.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.94 | 9.709% | $182.0511 | $182.05 | $182.05 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.98 | 12.727% | $134.1226 | $134.12 | $134.10 | $134.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.43 | 12.226% | $244.013 | $244.01 | $244.00 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.33 | 6.619% | $258.3698 | $258.37 | $258.35 | $258.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,286.60 | $1,398.4542 | $1,398.45 | $1,398.40 | $1,398.50 | |