| 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 | $216.25 | 9.305% | $236.3721 | $236.37 | $236.35 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.89 | 6.577% | $36.1189 | $36.12 | $36.10 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.31 | 8.830% | $111.344 | $111.34 | $111.35 | $111.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.83 | 3.659% | $252.7517 | $252.75 | $252.75 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.27 | 13.475% | $133.0721 | $133.07 | $133.05 | $133.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.44 | 12.360% | $43.1912 | $43.19 | $43.20 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.50 | 3.233% | $181.1739 | $181.17 | $181.15 | $181.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $927.49 | $994.0239 | $994.01 | $993.95 | $994.10 | |