| 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 | $245.98 | 11.557% | $274.4079 | $274.41 | $274.40 | $274.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.82 | 5.579% | $110.6679 | $110.67 | $110.65 | $110.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.74 | 9.393% | $88.3239 | $88.32 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.53 | 9.874% | $9.3723 | $9.37 | $9.35 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.87 | 11.787% | $43.4516 | $43.45 | $43.45 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.82 | 5.260% | $171.3843 | $171.38 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.42 | 12.837% | $208.094 | $208.09 | $208.10 | $208.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $826.18 | $905.7019 | $905.69 | $905.65 | $905.80 | |