| 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 | $247.61 | 12.474% | $278.4969 | $278.50 | $278.50 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.58 | 12.802% | $200.3138 | $200.31 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.70 | 13.607% | $86.0005 | $86.00 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.34 | 4.716% | $245.3915 | $245.39 | $245.40 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.45 | 10.190% | $275.9709 | $275.97 | $275.95 | $276.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.57 | 5.819% | $214.3575 | $214.36 | $214.35 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.34 | 5.647% | $129.2485 | $129.25 | $129.25 | $129.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,310.59 | $1,429.7796 | $1,429.78 | $1,429.75 | $1,429.80 | |