| 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 | $185.37 | 8.627% | $201.3619 | $201.36 | $201.35 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.34 | 11.445% | $146.3719 | $146.37 | $146.35 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.62 | 12.582% | $235.9944 | $235.99 | $236.00 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.47 | 8.565% | $16.795 | $16.80 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.33 | 10.411% | $53.3616 | $53.36 | $53.35 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.65 | 3.456% | $245.8632 | $245.86 | $245.85 | $245.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.88 | 12.175% | $245.5286 | $245.53 | $245.55 | $245.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.66 | $1,145.2766 | $1,145.27 | $1,145.25 | $1,145.40 | |