| 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 | $224.93 | 13.589% | $255.4957 | $255.50 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.36 | 13.319% | $8.3403 | $8.34 | $8.35 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.73 | 7.569% | $79.3106 | $79.31 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.37 | 6.625% | $79.297 | $79.30 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.81 | 5.508% | $100.0321 | $100.03 | $100.05 | $100.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.83 | 3.176% | $161.8109 | $161.81 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.31 | 12.670% | $21.7566 | $21.76 | $21.75 | $21.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $651.34 | $706.0432 | $706.05 | $706.05 | $706.00 | |