| 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 | $225.45 | 13.445% | $255.7618 | $255.76 | $255.75 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.98 | 12.673% | $81.102 | $81.10 | $81.10 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.42 | 8.146% | $63.1789 | $63.18 | $63.20 | $63.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.79 | 3.753% | $125.3232 | $125.32 | $125.30 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.82 | 3.145% | $37.978 | $37.98 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.30 | 10.201% | $205.3045 | $205.30 | $205.30 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.58 | 7.847% | $29.7442 | $29.74 | $29.75 | $29.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $727.34 | $798.3926 | $798.38 | $798.40 | $798.40 | |