| 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 | $216.97 | 8.850% | $236.1718 | $236.17 | $236.15 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.34 | 5.425% | $204.8829 | $204.88 | $204.90 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.76 | 4.642% | $123.2264 | $123.23 | $123.25 | $123.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.59 | 8.239% | $164.0795 | $164.08 | $164.10 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.32 | 6.682% | $256.3782 | $256.38 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.47 | 7.834% | $167.6495 | $167.65 | $167.65 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.27 | 8.102% | $147.3106 | $147.31 | $147.30 | $147.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,212.72 | $1,299.6989 | $1,299.70 | $1,299.75 | $1,299.70 | |