| 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 | $215.70 | 12.837% | $243.3894 | $243.39 | $243.40 | $243.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.76 | 13.686% | $14.5063 | $14.51 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.32 | 4.671% | $16.0356 | $16.04 | $16.05 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.34 | 7.240% | $224.4962 | $224.50 | $224.50 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.58 | 7.464% | $163.9686 | $163.97 | $163.95 | $164.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.81 | 11.265% | $40.9566 | $40.96 | $40.95 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.48 | 10.427% | $67.8905 | $67.89 | $67.90 | $67.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $703.99 | $771.2432 | $771.26 | $771.25 | $771.30 | |