| 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 | $248.40 | 10.399% | $274.2311 | $274.23 | $274.25 | $274.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.55 | 8.148% | $158.4909 | $158.49 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.83 | 13.573% | $87.2581 | $87.26 | $87.25 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.66 | 13.579% | $213.1424 | $213.14 | $213.15 | $213.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.53 | 3.182% | $18.0878 | $18.09 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.99 | 7.409% | $44.0269 | $44.03 | $44.05 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.62 | 11.601% | $264.0703 | $264.07 | $264.05 | $264.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $954.58 | $1,059.3075 | $1,059.31 | $1,059.35 | $1,059.30 | |