| 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 | $244.60 | 13.762% | $278.2619 | $278.26 | $278.25 | $278.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.48 | 9.163% | $259.2403 | $259.24 | $259.25 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.84 | 10.438% | $159.9584 | $159.96 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.97 | 3.365% | $126.0743 | $126.07 | $126.05 | $126.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.27 | 13.324% | $179.3579 | $179.36 | $179.35 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.46 | 12.182% | $163.1799 | $163.18 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.29 | 10.716% | $242.7891 | $242.79 | $242.80 | $242.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,271.91 | $1,408.8618 | $1,408.86 | $1,408.85 | $1,409.00 | |