| 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 | $246.90 | 11.288% | $274.7701 | $274.77 | $274.75 | $274.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.96 | 13.442% | $80.4984 | $80.50 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.63 | 7.157% | $222.4901 | $222.49 | $222.50 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.26 | 10.136% | $259.106 | $259.11 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.92 | 5.678% | $27.3917 | $27.39 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.27 | 11.201% | $257.1746 | $257.17 | $257.15 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.80 | 5.513% | $30.3877 | $30.39 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.74 | $1,151.8186 | $1,151.82 | $1,151.80 | $1,151.90 | |