| 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 | $246.79 | 12.794% | $278.3643 | $278.36 | $278.35 | $278.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.60 | 4.803% | $234.3395 | $234.34 | $234.35 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.75 | 4.545% | $172.2379 | $172.24 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.26 | 10.354% | $177.9569 | $177.96 | $177.95 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.34 | 10.721% | $76.7739 | $76.77 | $76.75 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.86 | 12.790% | $128.4227 | $128.42 | $128.40 | $128.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.93 | 11.754% | $277.0717 | $277.07 | $277.05 | $277.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,227.53 | $1,345.1669 | $1,345.16 | $1,345.10 | $1,345.20 | |