| 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 | $171.64 | 13.287% | $194.4458 | $194.45 | $194.45 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.67 | 12.542% | $193.2009 | $193.20 | $193.20 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.74 | 5.343% | $114.55 | $114.55 | $114.55 | $114.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.74 | 8.712% | $173.6565 | $173.66 | $173.65 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.67 | 12.389% | $241.2655 | $241.27 | $241.25 | $241.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.85 | 9.571% | $201.4463 | $201.45 | $201.45 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.49 | 12.500% | $281.8013 | $281.80 | $281.80 | $281.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,260.80 | $1,400.3663 | $1,400.38 | $1,400.35 | $1,400.40 | |