| 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 | $208.45 | 7.850% | $224.8133 | $224.81 | $224.80 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.25 | 5.265% | $42.3692 | $42.37 | $42.35 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.80 | 9.185% | $194.1309 | $194.13 | $194.15 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.56 | 8.297% | $26.5977 | $26.60 | $26.60 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.83 | 5.368% | $43.0218 | $43.02 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.54 | 6.666% | $172.3083 | $172.31 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.62 | 5.777% | $62.0065 | $62.01 | $62.00 | $62.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $712.05 | $765.2477 | $765.25 | $765.20 | $765.20 | |