| 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 | $229.30 | 3.224% | $236.6926 | $236.69 | $236.70 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.57 | 5.514% | $36.4762 | $36.48 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.97 | 3.366% | $117.8062 | $117.81 | $117.80 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.94 | 9.755% | $229.3221 | $229.32 | $229.30 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.48 | 9.284% | $149.1508 | $149.15 | $149.15 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.32 | 5.873% | $86.0959 | $86.10 | $86.10 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.28 | 13.635% | $60.5447 | $60.54 | $60.55 | $60.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $857.86 | $916.0885 | $916.09 | $916.10 | $916.10 | |