| 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 | $221.29 | 6.866% | $236.4838 | $236.48 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.30 | 10.500% | $150.6115 | $150.61 | $150.60 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.89 | 7.834% | $60.2684 | $60.27 | $60.25 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.52 | 4.446% | $102.9002 | $102.90 | $102.90 | $102.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.80 | 5.701% | $200.6205 | $200.62 | $200.60 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.86 | 10.450% | $201.9689 | $201.97 | $201.95 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.29 | 8.782% | $263.5679 | $263.57 | $263.55 | $263.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,126.95 | $1,216.4212 | $1,216.42 | $1,216.35 | $1,216.50 | |