| 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 | $246.90 | 13.563% | $280.387 | $280.39 | $280.40 | $280.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.93 | 6.273% | $212.4716 | $212.47 | $212.45 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.67 | 11.602% | $152.5265 | $152.53 | $152.55 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.49 | 12.356% | $180.3201 | $180.32 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.91 | 12.576% | $270.0811 | $270.08 | $270.10 | $270.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.93 | 12.251% | $225.5459 | $225.55 | $225.55 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.55 | 10.124% | $262.7008 | $262.70 | $262.70 | $262.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,423.38 | $1,584.0330 | $1,584.04 | $1,584.05 | $1,584.00 | |