| 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 | $221.42 | 6.599% | $236.0315 | $236.03 | $236.05 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.33 | 3.685% | $31.4477 | $31.45 | $31.45 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.53 | 12.187% | $30.8851 | $30.89 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.36 | 11.677% | $278.4778 | $278.48 | $278.50 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.88 | 10.262% | $29.6384 | $29.64 | $29.65 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.75 | 13.472% | $13.333 | $13.33 | $13.35 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.67 | 12.312% | $257.947 | $257.95 | $257.95 | $257.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.94 | $877.7605 | $877.77 | $877.85 | $877.60 | |