| 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 | $246.29 | 11.175% | $273.8129 | $273.81 | $273.80 | $273.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.70 | 3.136% | $60.5408 | $60.54 | $60.55 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.86 | 13.250% | $17.9615 | $17.96 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.64 | 11.496% | $209.2111 | $209.21 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.73 | 3.424% | $80.3915 | $80.39 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.56 | 5.146% | $168.8224 | $168.82 | $168.80 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.39 | 8.770% | $16.7397 | $16.74 | $16.75 | $16.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $762.17 | $827.4799 | $827.47 | $827.45 | $827.40 | |