| 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 | $224.45 | 13.700% | $255.1997 | $255.20 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.30 | 7.513% | $45.478 | $45.48 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.41 | 12.796% | $35.4292 | $35.43 | $35.45 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.94 | 11.235% | $25.5173 | $25.52 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.77 | 11.145% | $195.3596 | $195.36 | $195.35 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.94 | 12.731% | $39.3882 | $39.39 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.67 | 12.288% | $173.6758 | $173.68 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $686.48 | $770.0478 | $770.06 | $770.10 | $770.10 | |