| 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 | $247.46 | 12.479% | $278.3405 | $278.34 | $278.35 | $278.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.38 | 10.435% | $274.2985 | $274.30 | $274.30 | $274.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.57 | 3.560% | $241.8851 | $241.89 | $241.90 | $241.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.36 | 12.273% | $228.3184 | $228.32 | $228.30 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.25 | 11.269% | $221.7035 | $221.70 | $221.70 | $221.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.63 | 11.293% | $278.9336 | $278.93 | $278.95 | $278.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.95 | 6.542% | $84.1149 | $84.11 | $84.10 | $84.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,461.60 | $1,607.5945 | $1,607.59 | $1,607.60 | $1,607.50 | |