| 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 | $247.98 | 12.175% | $278.1716 | $278.17 | $278.15 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.53 | 9.262% | $223.4736 | $223.47 | $223.45 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.38 | 9.790% | $56.4101 | $56.41 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.57 | 13.115% | $213.301 | $213.30 | $213.30 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.49 | 8.777% | $238.7546 | $238.75 | $238.75 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.48 | 8.456% | $225.0245 | $225.02 | $225.00 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.52 | 4.795% | $47.7027 | $47.70 | $47.70 | $47.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.95 | $1,282.8381 | $1,282.82 | $1,282.75 | $1,282.90 | |