| 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 | $247.58 | 12.440% | $278.379 | $278.38 | $278.40 | $278.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.25 | 13.750% | $255.0844 | $255.08 | $255.10 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.73 | 11.486% | $180.3063 | $180.31 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.92 | 13.524% | $162.2485 | $162.25 | $162.25 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.35 | 4.744% | $174.2416 | $174.24 | $174.25 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.36 | 7.583% | $235.9941 | $235.99 | $236.00 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.56 | 5.443% | $245.2182 | $245.22 | $245.20 | $245.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,394.75 | $1,531.4721 | $1,531.47 | $1,531.50 | $1,531.40 | |