| 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 | $245.64 | 11.572% | $274.0655 | $274.07 | $274.05 | $274.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.95 | 13.448% | $13.557 | $13.56 | $13.55 | $13.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.72 | 12.872% | $156.576 | $156.58 | $156.60 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.88 | 11.465% | $9.8981 | $9.90 | $9.90 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.45 | 4.546% | $77.8345 | $77.83 | $77.85 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.89 | 5.850% | $116.3186 | $116.32 | $116.30 | $116.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.77 | 13.456% | $267.4952 | $267.50 | $267.50 | $267.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $825.30 | $915.7449 | $915.76 | $915.75 | $915.80 | |