| 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 | $247.35 | 12.120% | $277.3288 | $277.33 | $277.35 | $277.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.90 | 13.143% | $222.7786 | $222.78 | $222.80 | $222.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.62 | 8.585% | $138.5762 | $138.58 | $138.60 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.49 | 7.374% | $248.5601 | $248.56 | $248.55 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.83 | 10.186% | $130.934 | $130.93 | $130.95 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.50 | 6.341% | $179.1846 | $179.18 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.67 | 13.832% | $238.6716 | $238.67 | $238.65 | $238.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,300.36 | $1,436.0339 | $1,436.03 | $1,436.10 | $1,436.10 | |