| 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 | $245.37 | 11.778% | $274.2697 | $274.27 | $274.25 | $274.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.56 | 5.526% | $150.4379 | $150.44 | $150.45 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.31 | 9.638% | $97.9177 | $97.92 | $97.90 | $97.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.48 | 4.307% | $77.6879 | $77.69 | $77.70 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.69 | 7.390% | $267.0682 | $267.07 | $267.05 | $267.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.44 | 9.679% | $59.7092 | $59.71 | $59.70 | $59.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.45 | 9.822% | $121.2984 | $121.30 | $121.30 | $121.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.30 | $1,048.3890 | $1,048.40 | $1,048.35 | $1,048.40 | |