| 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 | $223.27 | 6.778% | $238.4032 | $238.40 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.72 | 4.292% | $26.8239 | $26.82 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.71 | 6.405% | $125.2493 | $125.25 | $125.25 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.51 | 4.376% | $15.145 | $15.15 | $15.15 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.55 | 13.861% | $111.0714 | $111.07 | $111.05 | $111.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.44 | 8.310% | $64.3795 | $64.38 | $64.40 | $64.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.25 | 5.352% | $180.4153 | $180.42 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $709.45 | $761.4876 | $761.49 | $761.45 | $761.40 | |