| 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 | $244.91 | 3.588% | $253.6974 | $253.70 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.90 | 12.561% | $201.3716 | $201.37 | $201.35 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.42 | 11.720% | $225.0264 | $225.03 | $225.05 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.35 | 9.431% | $241.1312 | $241.13 | $241.15 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.28 | 12.442% | $194.8395 | $194.84 | $194.85 | $194.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.74 | 12.431% | $257.1747 | $257.17 | $257.15 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.76 | 13.606% | $20.1764 | $20.18 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,265.36 | $1,393.4172 | $1,393.42 | $1,393.45 | $1,393.40 | |