| 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 | $242.94 | 12.692% | $273.7739 | $273.77 | $273.75 | $273.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.50 | 8.812% | $42.9807 | $42.98 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.50 | 11.640% | $233.8858 | $233.89 | $233.90 | $233.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.84 | 11.812% | $38.9553 | $38.96 | $38.95 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.74 | 5.742% | $30.3903 | $30.39 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.81 | 8.431% | $171.115 | $171.12 | $171.10 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.61 | 7.527% | $86.6775 | $86.68 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.94 | $877.7785 | $877.79 | $877.80 | $877.90 | |