| 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 | $217.70 | 8.849% | $236.9643 | $236.96 | $236.95 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.94 | 12.806% | $39.4144 | $39.41 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.60 | 7.173% | $53.1578 | $53.16 | $53.15 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.95 | 3.559% | $101.436 | $101.44 | $101.45 | $101.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.99 | 10.197% | $41.8638 | $41.86 | $41.85 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.31 | 13.463% | $160.3346 | $160.33 | $160.35 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.54 | 4.347% | $21.4329 | $21.43 | $21.45 | $21.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $600.03 | $654.6038 | $654.59 | $654.60 | $654.60 | |