| 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 | $244.98 | 11.552% | $273.2801 | $273.28 | $273.30 | $273.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.25 | 5.311% | $7.635 | $7.64 | $7.65 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.29 | 10.678% | $29.0972 | $29.10 | $29.10 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.45 | 12.195% | $21.8219 | $21.82 | $21.80 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.99 | 13.176% | $28.2827 | $28.28 | $28.30 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.80 | 3.156% | $143.1805 | $143.18 | $143.20 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.76 | 13.376% | $36.0082 | $36.01 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $493.52 | $539.3056 | $539.31 | $539.35 | $539.30 | |