| 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 | $211.74 | 11.716% | $236.5475 | $236.55 | $236.55 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.67 | 11.314% | $80.8919 | $80.89 | $80.90 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.33 | 8.723% | $217.8048 | $217.80 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.38 | 6.290% | $139.6438 | $139.64 | $139.65 | $139.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.74 | 3.593% | $143.7249 | $143.72 | $143.70 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.30 | 3.633% | $117.4162 | $117.42 | $117.40 | $117.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.81 | 10.844% | $181.5736 | $181.57 | $181.55 | $181.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,031.97 | $1,117.6027 | $1,117.59 | $1,117.55 | $1,117.50 | |