| 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 | $218.45 | 8.249% | $236.4699 | $236.47 | $236.45 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.54 | 6.350% | $215.4013 | $215.40 | $215.40 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.91 | 10.505% | $13.1611 | $13.16 | $13.15 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.75 | 8.118% | $186.7738 | $186.77 | $186.75 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.99 | 4.266% | $161.6019 | $161.60 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.65 | 7.253% | $173.3745 | $173.37 | $173.35 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.59 | 12.421% | $7.4085 | $7.41 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $928.88 | $994.1910 | $994.18 | $994.10 | $994.30 | |