| 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 | $242.29 | 13.649% | $275.3602 | $275.36 | $275.35 | $275.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.26 | 8.871% | $54.7186 | $54.72 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.85 | 5.656% | $25.199 | $25.20 | $25.20 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.53 | 12.781% | $157.3633 | $157.36 | $157.35 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.37 | 13.586% | $248.0377 | $248.04 | $248.05 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.64 | 6.379% | $75.1461 | $75.15 | $75.15 | $75.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.46 | 5.216% | $153.0472 | $153.05 | $153.05 | $153.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $890.40 | $988.8721 | $988.88 | $988.85 | $988.80 | |