| 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 | $209.59 | 7.248% | $224.7811 | $224.78 | $224.80 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.82 | 4.525% | $69.8436 | $69.84 | $69.85 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.73 | 3.372% | $131.0033 | $131.00 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.35 | 13.134% | $150.8642 | $150.86 | $150.85 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.34 | 5.147% | $49.7766 | $49.78 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.29 | 5.170% | $28.7009 | $28.70 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.57 | 6.546% | $80.5168 | $80.52 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $686.69 | $735.4865 | $735.48 | $735.50 | $735.50 | |