| 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 | $219.74 | 7.502% | $236.2249 | $236.22 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.29 | 11.387% | $99.4575 | $99.46 | $99.45 | $99.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.72 | 8.757% | $38.848 | $38.85 | $38.85 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.70 | 5.604% | $7.0755 | $7.08 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.39 | 4.256% | $115.0882 | $115.09 | $115.10 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.97 | 12.397% | $186.5453 | $186.55 | $186.55 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.38 | 13.727% | $57.2957 | $57.30 | $57.30 | $57.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $678.19 | $740.5351 | $740.55 | $740.55 | $740.50 | |