| 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 | $221.50 | 6.660% | $236.2519 | $236.25 | $236.25 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.49 | 3.565% | $86.4664 | $86.47 | $86.45 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.52 | 7.202% | $85.247 | $85.25 | $85.25 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.77 | 6.420% | $29.5528 | $29.55 | $29.55 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.76 | 8.436% | $123.3568 | $123.36 | $123.35 | $123.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.50 | 12.655% | $52.3846 | $52.38 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.78 | 10.718% | $129.2965 | $129.30 | $129.30 | $129.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $689.32 | $742.5560 | $742.56 | $742.55 | $742.70 | |