| 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 | $220.76 | 7.120% | $236.4781 | $236.48 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.84 | 11.118% | $17.6011 | $17.60 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.97 | 13.701% | $6.7879 | $6.79 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.46 | 3.193% | $147.0087 | $147.01 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.38 | 3.414% | $72.7828 | $72.78 | $72.80 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.50 | 3.630% | $78.2407 | $78.24 | $78.25 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.91 | 6.404% | $193.5595 | $193.56 | $193.55 | $193.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $712.82 | $752.4588 | $752.46 | $752.50 | $752.50 | |