| 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 | $243.92 | 12.349% | $274.0417 | $274.04 | $274.05 | $274.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.88 | 3.396% | $63.9814 | $63.98 | $64.00 | $64.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.50 | 3.787% | $183.1841 | $183.18 | $183.20 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.67 | 6.274% | $14.5277 | $14.53 | $14.55 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.84 | 8.508% | $26.9534 | $26.95 | $26.95 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.87 | 12.660% | $7.7397 | $7.74 | $7.75 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.28 | 12.153% | $259.3875 | $259.39 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $758.96 | $829.8155 | $829.81 | $829.90 | $829.80 | |