| 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 | $204.75 | 9.665% | $224.5391 | $224.54 | $224.55 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.66 | 4.642% | $40.4546 | $40.45 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.45 | 11.138% | $261.6744 | $261.67 | $261.65 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.28 | 13.717% | $45.8052 | $45.81 | $45.80 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.56 | 12.226% | $55.6192 | $55.62 | $55.60 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.39 | 7.275% | $11.1459 | $11.15 | $11.15 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.81 | 10.309% | $129.955 | $129.96 | $129.95 | $130.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $696.90 | $769.1934 | $769.20 | $769.15 | $769.20 | |