| 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 | $164.43 | 10.232% | $181.2545 | $181.25 | $181.25 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.71 | 6.864% | $77.7008 | $77.70 | $77.70 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.42 | 5.240% | $23.5948 | $23.59 | $23.60 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.69 | 10.368% | $46.0124 | $46.01 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.71 | 9.420% | $7.3421 | $7.34 | $7.35 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.65 | 5.370% | $259.8951 | $259.90 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.30 | 12.192% | $259.5001 | $259.50 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.91 | $855.2998 | $855.29 | $855.30 | $855.30 | |