| 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 | $245.74 | 11.385% | $273.7175 | $273.72 | $273.70 | $273.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.51 | 10.788% | $88.0875 | $88.09 | $88.10 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.64 | 9.426% | $46.6592 | $46.66 | $46.65 | $46.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.65 | 12.361% | $14.2137 | $14.21 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.41 | 5.406% | $81.5948 | $81.59 | $81.60 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.44 | 5.112% | $140.2615 | $140.26 | $140.25 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.49 | 7.489% | $256.3505 | $256.35 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $829.88 | $900.8847 | $900.88 | $900.85 | $901.00 | |