| 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 | $245.82 | 4.850% | $257.7423 | $257.74 | $257.75 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.47 | 12.807% | $278.0354 | $278.04 | $278.05 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.65 | 9.796% | $233.4812 | $233.48 | $233.50 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.90 | 6.776% | $191.0223 | $191.02 | $191.00 | $191.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.29 | 10.658% | $236.0224 | $236.02 | $236.00 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.89 | 11.374% | $171.3934 | $171.39 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.34 | 5.546% | $28.8563 | $28.86 | $28.85 | $28.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,278.36 | $1,396.5533 | $1,396.55 | $1,396.55 | $1,396.50 | |