| 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 | $248.40 | 12.292% | $278.9333 | $278.93 | $278.95 | $278.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.32 | 12.451% | $266.8687 | $266.87 | $266.85 | $266.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.64 | 11.272% | $271.1031 | $271.10 | $271.10 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.36 | 5.482% | $162.822 | $162.82 | $162.80 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.55 | 8.640% | $177.6807 | $177.68 | $177.70 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.51 | 3.794% | $55.5402 | $55.54 | $55.55 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.39 | 3.801% | $236.0331 | $236.03 | $236.05 | $236.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,328.17 | $1,448.9811 | $1,448.97 | $1,449.00 | $1,448.90 | |