| 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 | $213.78 | 7.485% | $229.7814 | $229.78 | $229.80 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.67 | 9.480% | $24.8191 | $24.82 | $24.80 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.42 | 13.736% | $257.5211 | $257.52 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.64 | 6.234% | $39.9865 | $39.99 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.62 | 6.460% | $11.3061 | $11.31 | $11.30 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.77 | 5.577% | $24.0399 | $24.04 | $24.05 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.67 | 6.426% | $161.4163 | $161.42 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $685.57 | $748.8704 | $748.88 | $748.85 | $748.80 | |