| 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 | $225.36 | 13.471% | $255.7182 | $255.72 | $255.70 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.39 | 10.637% | $73.4519 | $73.45 | $73.45 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.66 | 4.805% | $180.9563 | $180.96 | $180.95 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.87 | 3.606% | $40.2717 | $40.27 | $40.25 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.78 | 12.711% | $182.3439 | $182.34 | $182.35 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.78 | 6.311% | $10.3972 | $10.40 | $10.40 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.35 | 4.784% | $30.7541 | $30.75 | $30.75 | $30.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $704.19 | $773.8933 | $773.89 | $773.85 | $774.00 | |