| 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 | $231.64 | 12.458% | $260.4977 | $260.50 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.67 | 5.492% | $47.1233 | $47.12 | $47.10 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.96 | 4.345% | $33.3487 | $33.35 | $33.35 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.50 | 8.155% | $7.0301 | $7.03 | $7.05 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.88 | 3.408% | $140.5108 | $140.51 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.76 | 3.694% | $223.7302 | $223.73 | $223.75 | $223.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.70 | 7.480% | $11.5004 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $677.11 | $723.7412 | $723.74 | $723.75 | $723.60 | |