| 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 | $248.27 | 3.834% | $257.7887 | $257.79 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.86 | 6.318% | $197.6026 | $197.60 | $197.60 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.96 | 12.465% | $10.0769 | $10.08 | $10.10 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.45 | 7.552% | $227.4187 | $227.42 | $227.40 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.63 | 11.783% | $260.0408 | $260.04 | $260.05 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.85 | 13.208% | $219.4537 | $219.45 | $219.45 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.93 | 13.814% | $227.5483 | $227.55 | $227.55 | $227.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,280.95 | $1,399.9297 | $1,399.93 | $1,399.95 | $1,399.90 | |