| 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 | $231.99 | 6.633% | $247.3779 | $247.38 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.31 | 12.377% | $14.9574 | $14.96 | $14.95 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.97 | 6.683% | $39.4407 | $39.44 | $39.45 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.66 | 13.606% | $114.3558 | $114.36 | $114.35 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.93 | 9.838% | $25.1859 | $25.19 | $25.20 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.66 | 4.830% | $217.69 | $217.69 | $217.70 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.75 | 8.863% | $86.8182 | $86.82 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $693.27 | $745.8259 | $745.84 | $745.85 | $745.90 | |