| 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 | $250.86 | 10.556% | $277.3408 | $277.34 | $277.35 | $277.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.37 | 13.817% | $171.1466 | $171.15 | $171.15 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.27 | 4.332% | $181.8194 | $181.82 | $181.80 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.78 | 3.224% | $200.0275 | $200.03 | $200.05 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.58 | 11.769% | $215.2447 | $215.24 | $215.25 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.46 | 5.252% | $218.3558 | $218.36 | $218.35 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.61 | 8.613% | $214.6301 | $214.63 | $214.65 | $214.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,366.93 | $1,478.5649 | $1,478.57 | $1,478.60 | $1,478.40 | |