| 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 | $236.35 | 7.290% | $253.5799 | $253.58 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.69 | 5.365% | $24.961 | $24.96 | $24.95 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.45 | 4.553% | $46.4738 | $46.47 | $46.45 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.80 | 10.484% | $7.5129 | $7.51 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.27 | 6.272% | $22.6041 | $22.60 | $22.60 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.63 | 6.854% | $159.8856 | $159.89 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.73 | 10.666% | $194.4734 | $194.47 | $194.45 | $194.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $657.92 | $709.4907 | $709.48 | $709.45 | $709.60 | |