| 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 | $217.53 | 8.712% | $236.4812 | $236.48 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.73 | 7.800% | $104.2749 | $104.27 | $104.25 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.71 | 13.381% | $283.1237 | $283.12 | $283.10 | $283.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.39 | 11.159% | $158.2793 | $158.28 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.91 | 8.788% | $109.778 | $109.78 | $109.80 | $109.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.81 | 11.871% | $270.5153 | $270.52 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.58 | 7.121% | $234.1451 | $234.15 | $234.15 | $234.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,267.66 | $1,396.5975 | $1,396.60 | $1,396.60 | $1,396.60 | |