| 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 | $240.78 | 12.718% | $271.4024 | $271.40 | $271.40 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.81 | 11.119% | $172.0233 | $172.02 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.51 | 8.754% | $244.1636 | $244.16 | $244.15 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.99 | 12.133% | $189.4936 | $189.49 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.31 | 9.806% | $206.7757 | $206.78 | $206.80 | $206.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.76 | 10.421% | $196.2844 | $196.28 | $196.30 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.58 | 7.156% | $170.9995 | $171.00 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,314.74 | $1,451.1425 | $1,451.13 | $1,451.15 | $1,451.20 | |