| 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 | $241.76 | 13.415% | $274.1921 | $274.19 | $274.20 | $274.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.80 | 8.163% | $83.0692 | $83.07 | $83.05 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.54 | 12.848% | $31.0783 | $31.08 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.37 | 12.174% | $17.2411 | $17.24 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.47 | 5.390% | $81.6456 | $81.65 | $81.65 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.47 | 3.241% | $8.7445 | $8.74 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.84 | 5.367% | $95.7154 | $95.72 | $95.70 | $95.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $538.25 | $591.6862 | $591.69 | $591.70 | $591.60 | |