| 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 | $250.94 | 9.435% | $274.6162 | $274.62 | $274.60 | $274.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.63 | 13.345% | $15.4489 | $15.45 | $15.45 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.26 | 9.576% | $181.0853 | $181.09 | $181.10 | $181.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.43 | 13.589% | $47.0599 | $47.06 | $47.05 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.40 | 6.393% | $205.7641 | $205.76 | $205.75 | $205.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.74 | 10.203% | $95.5901 | $95.59 | $95.60 | $95.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.48 | 7.596% | $80.1375 | $80.14 | $80.15 | $80.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $825.88 | $899.7020 | $899.71 | $899.70 | $899.70 | |