| 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 | $246.59 | 12.856% | $278.2916 | $278.29 | $278.30 | $278.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.32 | 13.627% | $226.4813 | $226.48 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.30 | 11.776% | $94.2272 | $94.23 | $94.25 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.92 | 13.720% | $45.397 | $45.40 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.28 | 4.444% | $17.0035 | $17.00 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.44 | 10.200% | $17.0149 | $17.01 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.27 | 6.592% | $25.8699 | $25.87 | $25.85 | $25.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $626.12 | $704.2854 | $704.28 | $704.30 | $704.30 | |