| 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 | $245.72 | 11.727% | $274.5356 | $274.54 | $274.55 | $274.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.91 | 11.766% | $239.0787 | $239.08 | $239.10 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.81 | 7.227% | $218.5393 | $218.54 | $218.55 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.83 | 11.492% | $12.0746 | $12.07 | $12.05 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.68 | 12.298% | $195.0392 | $195.04 | $195.05 | $195.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.70 | 9.302% | $253.2527 | $253.25 | $253.25 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.80 | 8.288% | $196.8676 | $196.87 | $196.85 | $196.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,261.45 | $1,389.3877 | $1,389.39 | $1,389.40 | $1,389.40 | |