| 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 | $247.88 | 10.629% | $274.2272 | $274.23 | $274.25 | $274.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.75 | 13.236% | $15.57 | $15.57 | $15.55 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.58 | 10.514% | $17.2181 | $17.22 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.31 | 12.377% | $34.0615 | $34.06 | $34.05 | $34.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.37 | 8.103% | $161.4735 | $161.47 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.33 | 3.629% | $240.7613 | $240.76 | $240.75 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.39 | 7.513% | $71.3779 | $71.38 | $71.40 | $71.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $755.61 | $814.6895 | $814.69 | $814.65 | $814.80 | |