| 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 | $217.53 | 4.469% | $227.2514 | $227.25 | $227.25 | $227.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.56 | 5.405% | $43.8063 | $43.81 | $43.80 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.28 | 6.743% | $171.0877 | $171.09 | $171.10 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.89 | 5.651% | $21.014 | $21.01 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.38 | 13.538% | $143.4893 | $143.49 | $143.50 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.56 | 7.155% | $25.2457 | $25.25 | $25.25 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.75 | 12.303% | $146.8362 | $146.84 | $146.85 | $146.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $719.95 | $778.7306 | $778.74 | $778.75 | $778.70 | |