| 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 | $218.27 | 8.422% | $236.6527 | $236.65 | $236.65 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.69 | 13.796% | $75.8906 | $75.89 | $75.90 | $75.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.78 | 5.508% | $25.0898 | $25.09 | $25.10 | $25.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.41 | 11.719% | $254.0602 | $254.06 | $254.05 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.32 | 9.704% | $38.7475 | $38.75 | $38.75 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.87 | 9.702% | $136.9849 | $136.98 | $137.00 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.42 | 3.800% | $110.464 | $110.46 | $110.45 | $110.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.76 | $877.8897 | $877.88 | $877.90 | $878.00 | |