| 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 | $209.85 | 12.653% | $236.4023 | $236.40 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.46 | 6.853% | $53.918 | $53.92 | $53.90 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.71 | 3.861% | $260.3899 | $260.39 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.30 | 7.139% | $95.6751 | $95.68 | $95.70 | $95.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.98 | 9.114% | $257.4872 | $257.49 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.72 | 10.845% | $18.5333 | $18.53 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.64 | 13.225% | $61.8661 | $61.87 | $61.85 | $61.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $907.66 | $984.2719 | $984.28 | $984.30 | $984.30 | |