| 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 | $247.28 | 12.375% | $277.8809 | $277.88 | $277.90 | $277.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.45 | 4.128% | $204.5595 | $204.56 | $204.55 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.59 | 12.793% | $53.6782 | $53.68 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.86 | 11.230% | $228.9781 | $228.98 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.44 | 11.860% | $280.1422 | $280.14 | $280.15 | $280.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.40 | 6.664% | $248.9538 | $248.95 | $248.95 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.55 | 6.218% | $214.0824 | $214.08 | $214.10 | $214.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,382.57 | $1,508.2751 | $1,508.27 | $1,508.35 | $1,508.40 | |