| 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 | $250.31 | 9.633% | $274.4224 | $274.42 | $274.40 | $274.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.50 | 13.124% | $42.4215 | $42.42 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.63 | 10.654% | $163.3585 | $163.36 | $163.35 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.66 | 3.111% | $133.6937 | $133.69 | $133.70 | $133.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.64 | 10.836% | $197.9974 | $198.00 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.90 | 8.360% | $47.57 | $47.57 | $47.55 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.84 | 8.796% | $11.7935 | $11.79 | $11.80 | $11.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.48 | $871.2570 | $871.25 | $871.20 | $871.30 | |