| 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 | $242.75 | 12.731% | $273.6545 | $273.65 | $273.65 | $273.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.77 | 7.830% | $94.6424 | $94.64 | $94.65 | $94.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.34 | 8.195% | $98.8253 | $98.83 | $98.85 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.37 | 3.170% | $196.4047 | $196.40 | $196.40 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.83 | 5.817% | $38.9724 | $38.97 | $38.95 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.90 | 3.398% | $92.9548 | $92.95 | $92.95 | $93.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.87 | 4.765% | $67.9611 | $67.96 | $67.95 | $68.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.83 | $863.4152 | $863.40 | $863.40 | $863.50 | |