| 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 | $214.52 | 7.854% | $231.3684 | $231.37 | $231.35 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.59 | 12.250% | $82.6048 | $82.60 | $82.60 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.75 | 13.344% | $72.2568 | $72.26 | $72.25 | $72.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.82 | 8.300% | $11.7181 | $11.72 | $11.70 | $11.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.37 | 8.188% | $181.0743 | $181.07 | $181.05 | $181.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.37 | 9.689% | $107.9011 | $107.90 | $107.90 | $107.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.75 | 9.498% | $30.3857 | $30.39 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $656.17 | $717.3092 | $717.31 | $717.25 | $717.40 | |