| 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 | $152.50 | 8.553% | $165.5433 | $165.54 | $165.55 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.77 | 9.464% | $19.4518 | $19.45 | $19.45 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.57 | 6.530% | $10.1949 | $10.19 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.71 | 10.464% | $225.0262 | $225.03 | $225.05 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.40 | 10.255% | $34.6201 | $34.62 | $34.60 | $34.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.34 | 6.378% | $251.4138 | $251.41 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.85 | 7.268% | $15.9293 | $15.93 | $15.95 | $15.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $666.14 | $722.1794 | $722.17 | $722.20 | $722.10 | |