| 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 | $224.60 | 13.281% | $254.4291 | $254.43 | $254.45 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.40 | 5.565% | $178.8271 | $178.83 | $178.85 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.28 | 13.132% | $250.3385 | $250.34 | $250.35 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.97 | 3.839% | $204.5317 | $204.53 | $204.55 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.69 | 11.140% | $163.0313 | $163.03 | $163.05 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.82 | 11.763% | $165.2081 | $165.21 | $165.20 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.38 | 12.397% | $77.981 | $77.98 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.14 | $1,294.3468 | $1,294.35 | $1,294.45 | $1,294.20 | |