| 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 | $217.92 | 8.639% | $236.7461 | $236.75 | $236.75 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.42 | 12.481% | $18.4694 | $18.47 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.62 | 13.186% | $165.9533 | $165.95 | $165.95 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.95 | 12.432% | $17.9329 | $17.93 | $17.95 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.26 | 4.716% | $109.1769 | $109.18 | $109.20 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.35 | 5.475% | $8.8072 | $8.81 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.47 | 12.543% | $176.096 | $176.10 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $665.99 | $733.1818 | $733.19 | $733.20 | $733.20 | |