| 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 | $217.99 | 8.452% | $236.4145 | $236.41 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.76 | 11.701% | $158.3473 | $158.35 | $158.35 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.96 | 9.381% | $259.1892 | $259.19 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.92 | 12.399% | $67.3495 | $67.35 | $67.35 | $67.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.27 | 6.368% | $85.3816 | $85.38 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.79 | 10.490% | $41.7542 | $41.75 | $41.75 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.61 | 8.801% | $188.8894 | $188.89 | $188.90 | $188.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $948.30 | $1,037.3257 | $1,037.32 | $1,037.35 | $1,037.30 | |