| 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 | $244.99 | 13.661% | $278.4581 | $278.46 | $278.45 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.69 | 13.619% | $82.5897 | $82.59 | $82.60 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.45 | 4.289% | $221.562 | $221.56 | $221.55 | $221.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.86 | 5.834% | $176.5946 | $176.59 | $176.60 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.81 | 8.109% | $271.1482 | $271.15 | $271.15 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.25 | 10.199% | $177.6959 | $177.70 | $177.70 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.51 | 13.496% | $139.0439 | $139.04 | $139.05 | $139.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,231.56 | $1,347.0924 | $1,347.09 | $1,347.10 | $1,347.10 | |