| 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 | $244.31 | 13.598% | $277.5313 | $277.53 | $277.55 | $277.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.79 | 6.355% | $200.7876 | $200.79 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.46 | 3.860% | $201.9662 | $201.97 | $201.95 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.99 | 3.679% | $42.498 | $42.50 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.79 | 13.386% | $261.6835 | $261.68 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.30 | 12.236% | $211.3404 | $211.34 | $211.35 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.65 | 7.867% | $182.9964 | $183.00 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,257.29 | $1,378.8034 | $1,378.81 | $1,378.85 | $1,378.80 | |