| 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 | $246.43 | 12.819% | $278.0199 | $278.02 | $278.00 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.43 | 8.823% | $174.5847 | $174.58 | $174.60 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.35 | 3.416% | $177.2033 | $177.20 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.69 | 12.792% | $169.9663 | $169.97 | $169.95 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.80 | 9.645% | $261.8323 | $261.83 | $261.85 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.53 | 7.306% | $145.4318 | $145.43 | $145.45 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.33 | 10.577% | $227.0478 | $227.05 | $227.05 | $227.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,308.56 | $1,434.0861 | $1,434.08 | $1,434.10 | $1,434.00 | |