| 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 | $246.65 | 12.862% | $278.3741 | $278.37 | $278.35 | $278.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.88 | 8.300% | $250.043 | $250.04 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.62 | 12.538% | $211.1438 | $211.14 | $211.15 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.51 | 6.331% | $170.6719 | $170.67 | $170.65 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.25 | 4.249% | $247.3308 | $247.33 | $247.35 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.78 | 4.440% | $192.9842 | $192.98 | $193.00 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.53 | 9.543% | $253.6249 | $253.62 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,479.22 | $1,604.1727 | $1,604.15 | $1,604.15 | $1,604.10 | |