| 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 | $246.99 | 11.142% | $274.5096 | $274.51 | $274.50 | $274.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.45 | 8.373% | $6.9901 | $6.99 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.95 | 8.624% | $186.779 | $186.78 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.49 | 10.548% | $224.9541 | $224.95 | $224.95 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.43 | 5.658% | $75.4715 | $75.47 | $75.45 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.45 | 11.519% | $55.1461 | $55.15 | $55.15 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.90 | 7.300% | $36.3747 | $36.37 | $36.35 | $36.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.66 | $860.2251 | $860.22 | $860.20 | $860.30 | |