| 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 | $247.51 | 12.445% | $278.3126 | $278.31 | $278.30 | $278.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.28 | 13.304% | $283.5773 | $283.58 | $283.60 | $283.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.30 | 11.749% | $153.4314 | $153.43 | $153.45 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.27 | 10.495% | $256.6467 | $256.65 | $256.65 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.92 | 7.503% | $88.0665 | $88.07 | $88.05 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.26 | 9.189% | $199.0079 | $199.01 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.44 | 9.214% | $195.9736 | $195.97 | $195.95 | $196.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,310.98 | $1,455.0160 | $1,455.02 | $1,455.00 | $1,455.00 | |