| 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 | $243.27 | 13.642% | $276.4569 | $276.46 | $276.45 | $276.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.26 | 10.712% | $161.9274 | $161.93 | $161.95 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.69 | 5.455% | $13.3822 | $13.38 | $13.40 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.79 | 6.457% | $120.0729 | $120.07 | $120.05 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.55 | 11.304% | $31.7773 | $31.78 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.50 | 9.562% | $70.6675 | $70.67 | $70.65 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.93 | 9.342% | $27.259 | $27.26 | $27.25 | $27.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $632.99 | $701.5432 | $701.55 | $701.55 | $701.70 | |