| 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 | $226.25 | 7.627% | $243.5061 | $243.51 | $243.50 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.50 | 7.437% | $16.6527 | $16.65 | $16.65 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.63 | 6.767% | $77.5449 | $77.54 | $77.55 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.50 | 12.860% | $125.8389 | $125.84 | $125.85 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.41 | 7.794% | $180.4579 | $180.46 | $180.45 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.51 | 10.302% | $221.1665 | $221.17 | $221.15 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.30 | 6.453% | $31.1907 | $31.19 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.10 | $896.3577 | $896.36 | $896.35 | $896.40 | |