| 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 | $247.43 | 12.286% | $277.8292 | $277.83 | $277.85 | $277.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.34 | 6.802% | $142.4098 | $142.41 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.83 | 8.385% | $189.4895 | $189.49 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.65 | 9.527% | $147.4781 | $147.48 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.29 | 10.512% | $221.3445 | $221.34 | $221.35 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.86 | 5.310% | $69.3572 | $69.36 | $69.35 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.35 | 4.538% | $232.4402 | $232.44 | $232.45 | $232.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.75 | $1,280.3485 | $1,280.35 | $1,280.40 | $1,280.30 | |