| 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 | $218.41 | 13.535% | $247.9718 | $247.97 | $247.95 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.54 | 9.545% | $137.5228 | $137.52 | $137.50 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.84 | 9.571% | $87.4815 | $87.48 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.27 | 12.638% | $129.8378 | $129.84 | $129.85 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.37 | 11.569% | $17.1482 | $17.15 | $17.15 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.37 | 8.664% | $66.6871 | $66.69 | $66.70 | $66.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.53 | 6.808% | $8.0426 | $8.04 | $8.05 | $8.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $623.33 | $694.6918 | $694.69 | $694.70 | $694.60 | |