| 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 | $199.38 | 12.485% | $224.2726 | $224.27 | $224.25 | $224.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.32 | 3.648% | $6.5506 | $6.55 | $6.55 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.93 | 10.839% | $44.258 | $44.26 | $44.25 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.92 | 4.639% | $203.9623 | $203.96 | $203.95 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.66 | 5.559% | $72.4768 | $72.48 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.67 | 8.741% | $8.3404 | $8.34 | $8.35 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.72 | 8.451% | $176.4715 | $176.47 | $176.45 | $176.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $679.60 | $736.3322 | $736.33 | $736.30 | $736.50 | |