| 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 | 7.726% | $242.7713 | $242.77 | $242.75 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.75 | 13.306% | $7.6482 | $7.65 | $7.65 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.57 | 6.303% | $129.2326 | $129.23 | $129.25 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.51 | 5.555% | $19.5382 | $19.54 | $19.55 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.32 | 3.840% | $92.7499 | $92.75 | $92.75 | $92.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.50 | 11.305% | $180.8706 | $180.87 | $180.85 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.58 | 12.447% | $34.3863 | $34.39 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $654.59 | $707.1971 | $707.20 | $707.20 | $707.10 | |