| 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 | $250.57 | 9.512% | $274.4042 | $274.40 | $274.40 | $274.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.76 | 5.738% | $106.5416 | $106.54 | $106.55 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.74 | 5.530% | $236.1128 | $236.11 | $236.10 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.76 | 4.619% | $6.0261 | $6.03 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.66 | 9.222% | $62.9774 | $62.98 | $63.00 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.34 | 7.562% | $150.9525 | $150.95 | $150.95 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.50 | 6.447% | $79.303 | $79.30 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $853.33 | $916.3176 | $916.31 | $916.35 | $916.30 | |