| 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 | $225.76 | 7.305% | $242.2518 | $242.25 | $242.25 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.72 | 7.436% | $67.3839 | $67.38 | $67.40 | $67.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.49 | 4.302% | $48.49 | $48.49 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.99 | 10.706% | $171.5832 | $171.58 | $171.60 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.46 | 4.438% | $24.5012 | $24.50 | $24.50 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.30 | 5.821% | $122.0116 | $122.01 | $122.00 | $122.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.26 | 7.266% | $8.8602 | $8.86 | $8.85 | $8.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $636.98 | $685.0819 | $685.07 | $685.10 | $685.20 | |