| 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 | $247.77 | 12.388% | $278.4637 | $278.46 | $278.45 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.56 | 12.157% | $220.4558 | $220.46 | $220.45 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.67 | 11.655% | $191.6781 | $191.68 | $191.70 | $191.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.95 | 10.752% | $231.4163 | $231.42 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.68 | 13.270% | $278.2817 | $278.28 | $278.30 | $278.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.45 | 13.437% | $140.038 | $140.04 | $140.05 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.96 | 12.110% | $234.2651 | $234.27 | $234.25 | $234.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,403.04 | $1,574.5987 | $1,574.61 | $1,574.60 | $1,574.70 | |