| 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 | $216.26 | 9.120% | $235.9829 | $235.98 | $236.00 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.27 | 12.643% | $43.1085 | $43.11 | $43.10 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.58 | 10.852% | $252.277 | $252.28 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.39 | 8.213% | $20.9825 | $20.98 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.41 | 7.648% | $108.0894 | $108.09 | $108.10 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.62 | 11.288% | $126.4454 | $126.45 | $126.45 | $126.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.50 | 13.780% | $283.8811 | $283.88 | $283.90 | $283.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.03 | $1,070.7668 | $1,070.77 | $1,070.85 | $1,070.80 | |