| 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 | $246.40 | 11.369% | $274.4132 | $274.41 | $274.40 | $274.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.69 | 12.586% | $15.413 | $15.41 | $15.40 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.87 | 13.131% | $154.8424 | $154.84 | $154.85 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.48 | 4.852% | $6.7944 | $6.79 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.63 | 8.266% | $264.8511 | $264.85 | $264.85 | $264.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.34 | 11.523% | $242.3841 | $242.38 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.83 | 7.609% | $37.4802 | $37.48 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.24 | $996.1784 | $996.16 | $996.20 | $996.20 | |