| 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 | $246.51 | 11.324% | $274.4248 | $274.42 | $274.40 | $274.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.58 | 13.868% | $32.5435 | $32.54 | $32.55 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.87 | 11.542% | $100.2428 | $100.24 | $100.25 | $100.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.43 | 11.692% | $7.1818 | $7.18 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.41 | 10.477% | $180.5305 | $180.53 | $180.55 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.94 | 11.112% | $98.823 | $98.82 | $98.80 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.45 | 7.796% | $186.9722 | $186.97 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.19 | $880.7186 | $880.70 | $880.70 | $880.60 | |