| 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 | $244.56 | 12.607% | $275.3917 | $275.39 | $275.40 | $275.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.30 | 11.561% | $272.5435 | $272.54 | $272.55 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.46 | 12.715% | $180.8625 | $180.86 | $180.85 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.57 | 7.409% | $126.2808 | $126.28 | $126.30 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.27 | 6.625% | $263.6516 | $263.65 | $263.65 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.68 | 13.352% | $182.134 | $182.13 | $182.15 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.88 | 10.846% | $74.1338 | $74.13 | $74.15 | $74.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,241.72 | $1,374.9979 | $1,374.98 | $1,375.05 | $1,375.00 | |