| 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 | $247.80 | 10.725% | $274.3766 | $274.38 | $274.40 | $274.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.80 | 9.279% | $216.1539 | $216.15 | $216.15 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.80 | 7.589% | $205.2798 | $205.28 | $205.30 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.51 | 3.475% | $135.0452 | $135.05 | $135.05 | $135.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.69 | 13.770% | $96.3518 | $96.35 | $96.35 | $96.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.41 | 8.714% | $165.691 | $165.69 | $165.70 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.47 | 7.536% | $90.8357 | $90.84 | $90.85 | $90.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.48 | $1,183.7340 | $1,183.74 | $1,183.80 | $1,183.80 | |