| 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 | $242.87 | 12.857% | $274.0958 | $274.10 | $274.10 | $274.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.37 | 11.800% | $40.6617 | $40.66 | $40.65 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.28 | 5.676% | $77.4394 | $77.44 | $77.45 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.58 | 3.219% | $43.9507 | $43.95 | $43.95 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.61 | 9.279% | $119.7807 | $119.78 | $119.80 | $119.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.75 | 4.225% | $205.0627 | $205.06 | $205.05 | $205.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.89 | 11.622% | $86.9424 | $86.94 | $86.95 | $86.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.35 | $847.9334 | $847.93 | $847.95 | $848.00 | |