| 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 | $217.43 | 8.704% | $236.3551 | $236.36 | $236.35 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.27 | 9.537% | $183.2225 | $183.22 | $183.20 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.53 | 13.122% | $80.9162 | $80.92 | $80.90 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.35 | 12.489% | $89.26 | $89.26 | $89.25 | $89.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.96 | 5.116% | $218.5992 | $218.60 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.36 | 5.548% | $59.4869 | $59.49 | $59.50 | $59.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.84 | 9.315% | $97.1154 | $97.12 | $97.10 | $97.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.74 | $964.9553 | $964.97 | $964.90 | $965.00 | |