| 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 | $245.67 | 11.625% | $274.2291 | $274.23 | $274.25 | $274.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.62 | 13.526% | $80.1721 | $80.17 | $80.15 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.45 | 11.858% | $199.6106 | $199.61 | $199.60 | $199.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.34 | 6.646% | $139.0024 | $139.00 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.49 | 11.414% | $97.4761 | $97.48 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.47 | 9.463% | $265.4149 | $265.41 | $265.40 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.68 | 7.214% | $116.5202 | $116.52 | $116.50 | $116.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,063.72 | $1,172.4254 | $1,172.42 | $1,172.40 | $1,172.40 | |