| 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 | $197.43 | 7.570% | $212.3755 | $212.38 | $212.40 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.66 | 6.412% | $179.4745 | $179.47 | $179.45 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.84 | 11.241% | $123.2995 | $123.30 | $123.30 | $123.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.65 | 7.238% | $9.2761 | $9.28 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.64 | 6.399% | $25.1527 | $25.15 | $25.15 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.78 | 3.589% | $102.3252 | $102.33 | $102.35 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.70 | 7.365% | $85.5699 | $85.57 | $85.55 | $85.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $687.70 | $737.4734 | $737.48 | $737.50 | $737.60 | |