| 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 | $202.75 | 5.120% | $213.1308 | $213.13 | $213.15 | $213.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.58 | 4.218% | $15.195 | $15.20 | $15.20 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.53 | 8.607% | $57.0513 | $57.05 | $57.05 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.89 | 11.652% | $56.8197 | $56.82 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.33 | 8.866% | $108.1366 | $108.14 | $108.15 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.46 | 11.669% | $28.4309 | $28.43 | $28.45 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.82 | 7.393% | $262.9195 | $262.92 | $262.90 | $262.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $690.36 | $741.6838 | $741.69 | $741.70 | $741.60 | |