| 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 | $247.97 | 11.396% | $276.2287 | $276.23 | $276.25 | $276.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.88 | 8.651% | $193.2684 | $193.27 | $193.25 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.98 | 11.430% | $184.9515 | $184.95 | $184.95 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.55 | 12.559% | $176.2111 | $176.21 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.38 | 8.725% | $166.7624 | $166.76 | $166.75 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.27 | 12.690% | $178.3545 | $178.35 | $178.35 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.90 | 13.694% | $252.287 | $252.29 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,281.93 | $1,428.0636 | $1,428.06 | $1,428.05 | $1,428.20 | |