| 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 | $245.87 | 11.155% | $273.2968 | $273.30 | $273.30 | $273.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.78 | 10.352% | $82.5212 | $82.52 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.63 | 9.335% | $24.7425 | $24.74 | $24.75 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.99 | 12.623% | $100.2232 | $100.22 | $100.20 | $100.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.55 | 4.394% | $148.8136 | $148.81 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.67 | 7.636% | $77.1427 | $77.14 | $77.15 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.35 | 5.399% | $146.8735 | $146.87 | $146.85 | $146.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.84 | $853.6135 | $853.60 | $853.55 | $853.50 | |