| 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 | $208.29 | 13.525% | $236.4612 | $236.46 | $236.45 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.48 | 3.678% | $20.1965 | $20.20 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.53 | 8.172% | $56.8228 | $56.82 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.53 | 6.839% | $199.2868 | $199.29 | $199.30 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.69 | 3.476% | $37.9653 | $37.97 | $37.95 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.95 | 9.539% | $63.4779 | $63.48 | $63.50 | $63.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.83 | 12.160% | $18.8765 | $18.88 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $578.30 | $633.0870 | $633.10 | $633.10 | $633.20 | |