| 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 | $244.27 | 12.196% | $274.0612 | $274.06 | $274.05 | $274.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.41 | 7.224% | $146.2643 | $146.26 | $146.25 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.43 | 13.403% | $51.519 | $51.52 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.99 | 6.820% | $6.3985 | $6.40 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.37 | 6.781% | $218.2283 | $218.23 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.61 | 5.152% | $189.915 | $189.92 | $189.90 | $189.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.88 | 9.381% | $159.565 | $159.57 | $159.55 | $159.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.96 | $1,045.9513 | $1,045.96 | $1,045.90 | $1,046.00 | |