| 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 | $153.34 | 11.722% | $171.3145 | $171.31 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.30 | 12.419% | $278.0122 | $278.01 | $278.00 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.90 | 12.660% | $242.1063 | $242.11 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.31 | 6.707% | $184.9339 | $184.93 | $184.95 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.83 | 4.131% | $261.1918 | $261.19 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.70 | 3.851% | $198.0439 | $198.04 | $198.05 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.66 | 6.658% | $62.5656 | $62.57 | $62.55 | $62.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,289.04 | $1,398.1682 | $1,398.16 | $1,398.15 | $1,398.10 | |