| 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 | $245.99 | 11.550% | $274.4018 | $274.40 | $274.40 | $274.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.77 | 5.486% | $242.3752 | $242.38 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.63 | 4.374% | $115.469 | $115.47 | $115.45 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.79 | 5.148% | $235.3107 | $235.31 | $235.30 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.26 | 9.530% | $79.1464 | $79.15 | $79.15 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.60 | 8.217% | $109.9485 | $109.95 | $109.95 | $109.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.88 | 11.519% | $234.0561 | $234.06 | $234.05 | $234.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,193.92 | $1,290.7077 | $1,290.72 | $1,290.70 | $1,290.70 | |