| 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 | $205.50 | 9.121% | $224.2437 | $224.24 | $224.25 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.41 | 5.559% | $150.3266 | $150.33 | $150.35 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.50 | 5.691% | $80.8536 | $80.85 | $80.85 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.26 | 9.181% | $122.5666 | $122.57 | $122.55 | $122.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.35 | 7.854% | $18.7127 | $18.71 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.58 | 13.259% | $28.9717 | $28.97 | $28.95 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.92 | 6.498% | $53.1638 | $53.16 | $53.15 | $53.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $629.52 | $678.8387 | $678.83 | $678.80 | $678.90 | |