| 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 | $219.53 | 8.528% | $238.2515 | $238.25 | $238.25 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.43 | 12.256% | $264.2843 | $264.28 | $264.30 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.26 | 11.373% | $53.7486 | $53.75 | $53.75 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.34 | 10.714% | $31.3763 | $31.38 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.61 | 8.360% | $65.677 | $65.68 | $65.70 | $65.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.68 | 7.526% | $28.6879 | $28.69 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.39 | 3.424% | $11.78 | $11.78 | $11.80 | $11.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $630.24 | $693.8056 | $693.81 | $693.90 | $693.90 | |