| 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 | $196.92 | 10.625% | $217.8428 | $217.84 | $217.85 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.99 | 12.851% | $136.5384 | $136.54 | $136.55 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.75 | 6.786% | $152.437 | $152.44 | $152.45 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.52 | 8.699% | $214.7023 | $214.70 | $214.70 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.47 | 3.525% | $98.8353 | $98.84 | $98.85 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.99 | 9.554% | $156.6513 | $156.65 | $156.65 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.39 | 8.463% | $259.6496 | $259.65 | $259.65 | $259.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.03 | $1,236.6567 | $1,236.66 | $1,236.70 | $1,236.50 | |