| 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 | $246.72 | 12.600% | $277.8067 | $277.81 | $277.80 | $277.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.67 | 8.193% | $244.1591 | $244.16 | $244.15 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.99 | 10.106% | $254.3338 | $254.33 | $254.35 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.75 | 4.199% | $210.2215 | $210.22 | $210.20 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.62 | 7.835% | $146.2458 | $146.25 | $146.25 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.53 | 3.234% | $130.622 | $130.62 | $130.60 | $130.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.90 | 13.328% | $28.2187 | $28.22 | $28.20 | $28.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,192.18 | $1,291.6076 | $1,291.61 | $1,291.55 | $1,291.50 | |