| 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 | $217.27 | 8.666% | $236.0986 | $236.10 | $236.10 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.77 | 5.326% | $188.2913 | $188.29 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.30 | 12.237% | $209.0975 | $209.10 | $209.10 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.55 | 5.652% | $67.1418 | $67.14 | $67.15 | $67.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.64 | 9.744% | $9.4819 | $9.48 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.57 | 4.438% | $38.193 | $38.19 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.59 | 3.128% | $168.7071 | $168.71 | $168.70 | $168.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $854.69 | $917.0112 | $917.01 | $917.05 | $917.00 | |