| 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 | $217.72 | 8.783% | $236.8423 | $236.84 | $236.85 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.51 | 6.868% | $254.8909 | $254.89 | $254.90 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.69 | 3.264% | $211.3711 | $211.37 | $211.35 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.59 | 3.608% | $135.3017 | $135.30 | $135.30 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.69 | 12.815% | $9.8036 | $9.80 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.34 | 7.669% | $243.698 | $243.70 | $243.70 | $243.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.56 | 11.659% | $133.4995 | $133.50 | $133.50 | $133.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,146.10 | $1,225.4071 | $1,225.40 | $1,225.40 | $1,225.40 | |