| 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 | $235.65 | 6.874% | $251.8486 | $251.85 | $251.85 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.26 | 13.692% | $60.5524 | $60.55 | $60.55 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.72 | 10.581% | $54.9809 | $54.98 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.52 | 11.226% | $48.4056 | $48.41 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.48 | 7.848% | $77.0898 | $77.09 | $77.10 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.43 | 11.823% | $196.1711 | $196.17 | $196.15 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.93 | 8.535% | $41.1673 | $41.17 | $41.15 | $41.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $666.99 | $730.2157 | $730.22 | $730.20 | $730.30 | |