| 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 | $200.50 | 12.326% | $225.2136 | $225.21 | $225.20 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.73 | 12.169% | $71.4853 | $71.49 | $71.50 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.43 | 5.711% | $79.7378 | $79.74 | $79.75 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.50 | 8.325% | $117.5326 | $117.53 | $117.55 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.87 | 12.314% | $29.0556 | $29.06 | $29.05 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.39 | 11.374% | $124.0595 | $124.06 | $124.05 | $124.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.38 | 11.435% | $130.8024 | $130.80 | $130.80 | $130.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $702.80 | $777.8868 | $777.89 | $777.90 | $777.90 | |