| 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 | $204.73 | 10.519% | $226.2655 | $226.27 | $226.25 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.65 | 5.711% | $83.1417 | $83.14 | $83.15 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.41 | 6.656% | $262.811 | $262.81 | $262.80 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.25 | 3.340% | $31.2604 | $31.26 | $31.25 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.34 | 12.500% | $147.7575 | $147.76 | $147.75 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.30 | 6.665% | $40.8527 | $40.85 | $40.85 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.29 | 4.339% | $5.5195 | $5.52 | $5.50 | $5.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $734.97 | $797.6083 | $797.61 | $797.55 | $797.70 | |