| 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 | $245.70 | 11.469% | $273.8793 | $273.88 | $273.90 | $273.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.48 | 12.513% | $60.172 | $60.17 | $60.15 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.59 | 11.339% | $152.0779 | $152.08 | $152.10 | $152.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.44 | 9.368% | $196.2499 | $196.25 | $196.25 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.63 | 5.234% | $50.123 | $50.12 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.96 | 9.437% | $234.1514 | $234.15 | $234.15 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.88 | 6.778% | $12.6852 | $12.69 | $12.70 | $12.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.68 | $979.3387 | $979.34 | $979.35 | $979.40 | |