| 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 | $245.63 | 11.715% | $274.4056 | $274.41 | $274.40 | $274.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.35 | 13.199% | $180.3826 | $180.38 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.75 | 13.248% | $162.794 | $162.79 | $162.80 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.70 | 6.582% | $59.3662 | $59.37 | $59.35 | $59.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.37 | 10.489% | $107.5831 | $107.58 | $107.60 | $107.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.67 | 9.345% | $73.9938 | $73.99 | $74.00 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.35 | 7.402% | $50.8548 | $50.85 | $50.85 | $50.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.82 | $909.3801 | $909.37 | $909.40 | $909.50 | |