| 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 | $209.79 | 12.480% | $235.9718 | $235.97 | $235.95 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.42 | 13.127% | $92.108 | $92.11 | $92.10 | $92.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.61 | 13.199% | $112.7575 | $112.76 | $112.75 | $112.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.55 | 9.110% | $158.8096 | $158.81 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.46 | 12.225% | $71.218 | $71.22 | $71.20 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.34 | 5.720% | $52.1622 | $52.16 | $52.15 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.66 | 4.362% | $130.0977 | $130.10 | $130.10 | $130.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $773.83 | $853.1248 | $853.13 | $853.05 | $853.20 | |