| 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 | $247.65 | 13.231% | $280.4166 | $280.42 | $280.40 | $280.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.72 | 5.404% | $227.3775 | $227.38 | $227.40 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.87 | 9.165% | $128.6728 | $128.67 | $128.65 | $128.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.41 | 12.344% | $151.0016 | $151.00 | $151.00 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.54 | 13.310% | $257.8256 | $257.83 | $257.85 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.38 | 9.454% | $45.2921 | $45.29 | $45.30 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.95 | 8.458% | $187.5781 | $187.58 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.52 | $1,278.1643 | $1,278.17 | $1,278.20 | $1,278.20 | |