| 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 | $234.52 | 7.237% | $251.4922 | $251.49 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.53 | 9.708% | $67.5033 | $67.50 | $67.50 | $67.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.93 | 11.263% | $39.9768 | $39.98 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.92 | 4.256% | $6.172 | $6.17 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.98 | 11.739% | $48.0254 | $48.03 | $48.05 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.34 | 6.840% | $220.4537 | $220.45 | $220.45 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.75 | 13.679% | $144.0881 | $144.09 | $144.10 | $144.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $713.97 | $777.7115 | $777.71 | $777.75 | $777.80 | |