| 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 | $246.81 | 12.811% | $278.4288 | $278.43 | $278.45 | $278.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.33 | 13.769% | $51.5715 | $51.57 | $51.55 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.56 | 10.313% | $231.1719 | $231.17 | $231.15 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.80 | 3.799% | $170.0228 | $170.02 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.87 | 3.870% | $202.4115 | $202.41 | $202.40 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.99 | 5.332% | $112.6947 | $112.69 | $112.70 | $112.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.89 | 5.155% | $129.225 | $129.23 | $129.25 | $129.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.25 | $1,175.5262 | $1,175.52 | $1,175.50 | $1,175.50 | |