| 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 | $246.28 | 11.815% | $275.378 | $275.38 | $275.40 | $275.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.35 | 11.335% | $8.1831 | $8.18 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.78 | 8.299% | $49.5793 | $49.58 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.82 | 9.471% | $127.884 | $127.88 | $127.90 | $127.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.62 | 6.556% | $182.8714 | $182.87 | $182.85 | $182.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.58 | 9.505% | $204.3144 | $204.31 | $204.30 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.26 | 4.740% | $19.1255 | $19.13 | $19.15 | $19.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.69 | $867.3357 | $867.33 | $867.40 | $867.40 | |