| 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 | $247.68 | 12.394% | $278.3775 | $278.38 | $278.40 | $278.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.41 | 7.588% | $248.9694 | $248.97 | $248.95 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.62 | 8.528% | $202.535 | $202.54 | $202.55 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.35 | 3.857% | $182.1132 | $182.11 | $182.10 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.56 | 10.568% | $218.4381 | $218.44 | $218.45 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.39 | 10.299% | $190.1444 | $190.14 | $190.15 | $190.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.78 | 10.132% | $129.7135 | $129.71 | $129.70 | $129.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,328.79 | $1,450.2911 | $1,450.29 | $1,450.30 | $1,450.20 | |