| 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 | $247.52 | 13.274% | $280.3758 | $280.38 | $280.40 | $280.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.49 | 13.298% | $269.0714 | $269.07 | $269.05 | $269.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.69 | 13.171% | $236.1766 | $236.18 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.88 | 4.510% | $132.6023 | $132.60 | $132.60 | $132.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.27 | 11.318% | $260.7847 | $260.78 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.35 | 5.187% | $209.6903 | $209.69 | $209.70 | $209.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.30 | 10.480% | $170.4706 | $170.47 | $170.45 | $170.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,408.50 | $1,559.1717 | $1,559.17 | $1,559.20 | $1,559.30 | |