| 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 | $224.80 | 5.144% | $236.3637 | $236.36 | $236.35 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.95 | 11.397% | $122.481 | $122.48 | $122.50 | $122.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.58 | 13.525% | $14.2814 | $14.28 | $14.30 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.84 | 4.418% | $250.4361 | $250.44 | $250.45 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.42 | 8.174% | $66.4405 | $66.44 | $66.45 | $66.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.80 | 9.606% | $108.2907 | $108.29 | $108.30 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.87 | 11.604% | $59.005 | $59.01 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.26 | $857.2984 | $857.30 | $857.35 | $857.30 | |