| 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 | $217.26 | 8.829% | $236.4419 | $236.44 | $236.45 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.25 | 6.810% | $35.5143 | $35.51 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.90 | 5.667% | $226.0217 | $226.02 | $226.00 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.56 | 5.608% | $91.4143 | $91.41 | $91.40 | $91.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.63 | 12.351% | $50.1423 | $50.14 | $50.15 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.40 | 10.112% | $239.3835 | $239.38 | $239.40 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.34 | 11.139% | $211.542 | $211.54 | $211.55 | $211.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.34 | $1,090.4600 | $1,090.44 | $1,090.45 | $1,090.30 | |