| 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 | $243.86 | 12.434% | $274.1816 | $274.18 | $274.20 | $274.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.50 | 12.118% | $79.0432 | $79.04 | $79.05 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.48 | 12.418% | $6.1605 | $6.16 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.42 | 12.373% | $8.3381 | $8.34 | $8.35 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.50 | 6.102% | $148.0123 | $148.01 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.53 | 9.253% | $133.8677 | $133.87 | $133.85 | $133.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.94 | 13.858% | $134.2841 | $134.28 | $134.30 | $134.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $707.23 | $783.8875 | $783.88 | $783.90 | $783.90 | |