| 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 | $198.33 | 7.668% | $213.5379 | $213.54 | $213.55 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.88 | 6.639% | $247.2745 | $247.27 | $247.25 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.75 | 5.679% | $11.3605 | $11.36 | $11.35 | $11.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.76 | 12.430% | $70.5611 | $70.56 | $70.55 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.53 | 11.281% | $15.0563 | $15.06 | $15.05 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.38 | 13.633% | $99.2925 | $99.29 | $99.30 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.69 | 9.272% | $30.2574 | $30.26 | $30.25 | $30.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $632.32 | $687.3402 | $687.34 | $687.30 | $687.50 | |