| 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 | $246.45 | 12.561% | $277.4066 | $277.41 | $277.40 | $277.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.29 | 3.329% | $233.8232 | $233.82 | $233.80 | $233.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.53 | 11.534% | $203.583 | $203.58 | $203.60 | $203.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.67 | 6.792% | $210.0278 | $210.03 | $210.05 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.57 | 6.426% | $212.3944 | $212.39 | $212.40 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.76 | 3.732% | $156.3864 | $156.39 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.44 | 4.400% | $10.8994 | $10.90 | $10.90 | $10.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,212.71 | $1,304.5208 | $1,304.52 | $1,304.55 | $1,304.50 | |