| 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 | $246.45 | 10.858% | $273.2095 | $273.21 | $273.20 | $273.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.54 | 7.305% | $76.766 | $76.77 | $76.75 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.90 | 8.871% | $267.7138 | $267.71 | $267.70 | $267.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.92 | 7.581% | $13.8995 | $13.90 | $13.90 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.85 | 12.168% | $60.4025 | $60.40 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.42 | 3.505% | $158.7974 | $158.80 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.58 | 10.342% | $247.8061 | $247.81 | $247.80 | $247.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.66 | $1,098.5948 | $1,098.60 | $1,098.55 | $1,098.60 | |