| 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 | $245.29 | 13.269% | $277.8375 | $277.84 | $277.85 | $277.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.90 | 5.718% | $239.8741 | $239.87 | $239.85 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.25 | 5.795% | $190.6955 | $190.70 | $190.70 | $190.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.42 | 12.198% | $256.2827 | $256.28 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.85 | 4.326% | $199.1062 | $199.11 | $199.10 | $199.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.75 | 6.727% | $168.3618 | $168.36 | $168.35 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.80 | 12.487% | $84.1403 | $84.14 | $84.15 | $84.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,304.26 | $1,416.2981 | $1,416.30 | $1,416.30 | $1,416.30 | |