| 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 | $244.42 | 11.835% | $273.3471 | $273.35 | $273.35 | $273.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.39 | 6.541% | $56.8822 | $56.88 | $56.90 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.43 | 7.616% | $176.953 | $176.95 | $176.95 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.80 | 5.239% | $17.6802 | $17.68 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.47 | 7.872% | $234.5892 | $234.59 | $234.60 | $234.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.81 | 12.435% | $51.5065 | $51.51 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.25 | 4.105% | $58.5591 | $58.56 | $58.55 | $58.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.57 | $869.5173 | $869.52 | $869.55 | $869.60 | |