| 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 | $212.95 | 11.504% | $237.4478 | $237.45 | $237.45 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.73 | 4.494% | $228.5597 | $228.56 | $228.55 | $228.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.46 | 11.150% | $73.8703 | $73.87 | $73.85 | $73.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.39 | 9.863% | $35.5846 | $35.58 | $35.60 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.63 | 13.689% | $35.9598 | $35.96 | $35.95 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.45 | 6.146% | $108.7466 | $108.75 | $108.75 | $108.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.96 | 6.440% | $18.0522 | $18.05 | $18.05 | $18.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $681.57 | $738.2210 | $738.22 | $738.20 | $738.30 | |