| 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 | $246.42 | 11.758% | $275.3941 | $275.39 | $275.40 | $275.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.97 | 8.189% | $93.0101 | $93.01 | $93.00 | $93.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.91 | 4.651% | $239.5566 | $239.56 | $239.55 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.49 | 8.165% | $9.1832 | $9.18 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.44 | 4.482% | $168.6757 | $168.68 | $168.70 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.97 | 10.230% | $180.7441 | $180.74 | $180.75 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.96 | 8.778% | $142.4557 | $142.46 | $142.45 | $142.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,026.16 | $1,109.0195 | $1,109.02 | $1,109.05 | $1,109.10 | |