| 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 | $217.38 | 8.664% | $236.2138 | $236.21 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.48 | 6.487% | $264.5989 | $264.60 | $264.60 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.57 | 12.642% | $141.4446 | $141.44 | $141.45 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.74 | 7.234% | $7.2276 | $7.23 | $7.25 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.61 | 8.826% | $167.1676 | $167.17 | $167.15 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.66 | 12.506% | $34.4943 | $34.49 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.78 | 5.672% | $158.2755 | $158.28 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $932.22 | $1,009.4223 | $1,009.42 | $1,009.45 | $1,009.40 | |