| 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 | $208.37 | 7.760% | $224.5395 | $224.54 | $224.55 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.60 | 13.436% | $18.8304 | $18.83 | $18.85 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.73 | 5.222% | $18.6559 | $18.66 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.35 | 3.538% | $75.9451 | $75.95 | $75.95 | $75.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.34 | 7.696% | $136.0631 | $136.06 | $136.05 | $136.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.25 | 7.550% | $8.8729 | $8.87 | $8.85 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.47 | 7.425% | $23.0641 | $23.06 | $23.05 | $23.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $472.11 | $505.9710 | $505.97 | $505.95 | $506.00 | |