| 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 | $213.42 | 8.507% | $231.5756 | $231.58 | $231.60 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.99 | 8.326% | $183.0601 | $183.06 | $183.05 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.74 | 13.457% | $32.6075 | $32.61 | $32.60 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.91 | 11.836% | $143.0494 | $143.05 | $143.05 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.44 | 10.686% | $7.1282 | $7.13 | $7.15 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.45 | 10.409% | $22.5786 | $22.58 | $22.60 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.65 | 8.817% | $21.3825 | $21.38 | $21.40 | $21.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $585.60 | $641.3819 | $641.39 | $641.45 | $641.40 | |