| 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 | $241.75 | 13.852% | $275.2372 | $275.24 | $275.25 | $275.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.87 | 9.716% | $72.2699 | $72.27 | $72.25 | $72.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.41 | 11.626% | $66.317 | $66.32 | $66.30 | $66.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.50 | 6.438% | $201.7 | $201.70 | $201.70 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.53 | 6.317% | $188.7446 | $188.74 | $188.75 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.39 | 11.224% | $32.6887 | $32.69 | $32.70 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.48 | 12.658% | $160.5151 | $160.52 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.93 | $997.4725 | $997.48 | $997.45 | $997.40 | |