| 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 | $249.35 | 11.278% | $277.4717 | $277.47 | $277.45 | $277.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.63 | 11.545% | $224.9082 | $224.91 | $224.90 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.80 | 6.810% | $194.1806 | $194.18 | $194.20 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.79 | 8.582% | $265.7979 | $265.80 | $265.80 | $265.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.64 | 4.735% | $180.8145 | $180.81 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.60 | 4.268% | $217.503 | $217.50 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.40 | 3.749% | $67.8518 | $67.85 | $67.85 | $67.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,324.21 | $1,428.5277 | $1,428.52 | $1,428.50 | $1,428.60 | |