| 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 | $209.99 | 7.375% | $225.4768 | $225.48 | $225.50 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.91 | 3.510% | $80.6446 | $80.64 | $80.65 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.71 | 12.191% | $138.7915 | $138.79 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.35 | 7.202% | $139.7378 | $139.74 | $139.75 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.49 | 7.597% | $65.0854 | $65.09 | $65.10 | $65.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.52 | 5.768% | $164.4904 | $164.49 | $164.50 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.49 | 7.149% | $261.9686 | $261.97 | $261.95 | $262.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.46 | $1,076.1951 | $1,076.20 | $1,076.25 | $1,076.20 | |