| 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 | $224.35 | 5.260% | $236.1508 | $236.15 | $236.15 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.46 | 11.624% | $54.093 | $54.09 | $54.10 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.80 | 13.505% | $86.0368 | $86.04 | $86.05 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.35 | 6.839% | $71.9561 | $71.96 | $71.95 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.78 | 3.387% | $169.3272 | $169.33 | $169.35 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.70 | 4.812% | $226.0795 | $226.08 | $226.10 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.85 | 4.623% | $85.6339 | $85.63 | $85.65 | $85.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.29 | $929.2773 | $929.28 | $929.35 | $929.30 | |