| 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 | $247.88 | 12.389% | $278.5899 | $278.59 | $278.60 | $278.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.48 | 7.685% | $215.8869 | $215.89 | $215.90 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.76 | 12.727% | $220.6744 | $220.67 | $220.65 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.45 | 6.647% | $236.1698 | $236.17 | $236.15 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.73 | 3.381% | $213.7195 | $213.72 | $213.70 | $213.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.55 | 7.539% | $131.789 | $131.79 | $131.80 | $131.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.39 | 13.307% | $188.5315 | $188.53 | $188.55 | $188.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,361.24 | $1,485.3610 | $1,485.36 | $1,485.35 | $1,485.40 | |