| 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 | $217.35 | 8.652% | $236.1551 | $236.16 | $236.15 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.99 | 8.500% | $230.0092 | $230.01 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.58 | 5.677% | $41.827 | $41.83 | $41.85 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.84 | 5.431% | $51.4925 | $51.49 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.31 | 13.584% | $43.514 | $43.51 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.94 | 6.684% | $247.4429 | $247.44 | $247.45 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.49 | 10.118% | $15.9561 | $15.96 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.50 | $866.3968 | $866.40 | $866.40 | $866.40 | |