| 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 | $248.58 | 10.746% | $275.2924 | $275.29 | $275.30 | $275.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.85 | 10.132% | $191.4645 | $191.46 | $191.45 | $191.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.39 | 4.500% | $186.4176 | $186.42 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.99 | 12.248% | $200.9127 | $200.91 | $200.90 | $200.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.58 | 7.832% | $172.0783 | $172.08 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.57 | 9.559% | $271.2352 | $271.24 | $271.25 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.59 | 13.336% | $264.7416 | $264.74 | $264.75 | $264.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,420.55 | $1,562.1423 | $1,562.14 | $1,562.15 | $1,562.10 | |