| 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 | $220.76 | 6.637% | $235.4118 | $235.41 | $235.40 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.45 | 12.370% | $8.3716 | $8.37 | $8.35 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.72 | 12.391% | $22.1635 | $22.16 | $22.15 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.26 | 3.382% | $247.3518 | $247.35 | $247.35 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.71 | 4.666% | $129.4823 | $129.48 | $129.50 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.57 | 7.305% | $7.0499 | $7.05 | $7.05 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.98 | 9.285% | $75.3848 | $75.38 | $75.40 | $75.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $686.45 | $725.2157 | $725.20 | $725.20 | $725.30 | |