| 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 | $244.97 | 13.663% | $278.4403 | $278.44 | $278.45 | $278.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.46 | 3.296% | $211.199 | $211.20 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.82 | 13.248% | $227.4246 | $227.42 | $227.40 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.72 | 4.324% | $183.3181 | $183.32 | $183.30 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.43 | 12.601% | $259.4665 | $259.47 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.97 | 10.624% | $241.1271 | $241.13 | $241.15 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.45 | 6.783% | $9.0232 | $9.02 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,282.82 | $1,409.9988 | $1,410.00 | $1,409.95 | $1,409.90 | |