| 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 | $216.40 | 9.276% | $236.4733 | $236.47 | $236.45 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.37 | 11.811% | $20.5397 | $20.54 | $20.55 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.81 | 5.808% | $146.8721 | $146.87 | $146.85 | $146.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.90 | 3.658% | $251.7853 | $251.79 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.91 | 7.689% | $195.8971 | $195.90 | $195.90 | $195.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.91 | 4.450% | $63.6205 | $63.62 | $63.60 | $63.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.74 | 12.735% | $38.0368 | $38.04 | $38.05 | $38.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.04 | $953.2248 | $953.23 | $953.20 | $953.20 | |