| 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 | $243.95 | 13.291% | $276.3734 | $276.37 | $276.35 | $276.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.52 | 12.868% | $236.481 | $236.48 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.87 | 5.223% | $243.9806 | $243.98 | $244.00 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.76 | 6.862% | $195.301 | $195.30 | $195.30 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.47 | 6.166% | $172.4879 | $172.49 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.64 | 4.513% | $118.7686 | $118.77 | $118.75 | $118.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.56 | 3.715% | $190.3793 | $190.38 | $190.40 | $190.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,327.77 | $1,433.7718 | $1,433.77 | $1,433.80 | $1,433.90 | |