| 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 | $104.25 | 6.509% | $111.0356 | $111.04 | $111.05 | $111.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.93 | 12.709% | $35.988 | $35.99 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.28 | 10.796% | $154.3167 | $154.32 | $154.30 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.75 | 5.800% | $66.3895 | $66.39 | $66.40 | $66.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.75 | 11.821% | $239.0174 | $239.02 | $239.00 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.30 | 12.295% | $87.927 | $87.93 | $87.95 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.95 | 10.715% | $236.8747 | $236.87 | $236.85 | $236.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $844.21 | $931.5489 | $931.56 | $931.55 | $931.50 | |