| 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 | $244.36 | 12.328% | $274.4847 | $274.48 | $274.50 | $274.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.51 | 7.778% | $165.45 | $165.45 | $165.45 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.40 | 11.874% | $126.8651 | $126.87 | $126.85 | $126.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.58 | 3.768% | $205.0248 | $205.02 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.48 | 11.159% | $193.9502 | $193.95 | $193.95 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.88 | 10.688% | $129.3721 | $129.37 | $129.35 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.58 | 5.804% | $43.9933 | $43.99 | $44.00 | $44.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,041.79 | $1,139.1402 | $1,139.13 | $1,139.10 | $1,139.30 | |