| 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 | $247.42 | 13.262% | $280.2328 | $280.23 | $280.25 | $280.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.82 | 8.105% | $243.0417 | $243.04 | $243.05 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.93 | 11.650% | $205.3578 | $205.36 | $205.35 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.87 | 6.471% | $236.2272 | $236.23 | $236.25 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.99 | 5.426% | $247.7406 | $247.74 | $247.75 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.69 | 8.214% | $13.7324 | $13.73 | $13.75 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.79 | 9.323% | $39.1267 | $39.13 | $39.15 | $39.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.51 | $1,265.4592 | $1,265.46 | $1,265.55 | $1,265.30 | |