| 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 | $225.78 | 10.184% | $248.7734 | $248.77 | $248.75 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.95 | 9.467% | $192.6072 | $192.61 | $192.60 | $192.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.72 | 7.290% | $164.9262 | $164.93 | $164.95 | $164.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.47 | 5.127% | $176.0562 | $176.06 | $176.05 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.60 | 9.161% | $203.6944 | $203.69 | $203.70 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.47 | 12.675% | $156.0211 | $156.02 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.26 | 10.604% | $256.8889 | $256.89 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,280.25 | $1,398.9674 | $1,398.97 | $1,398.95 | $1,399.00 | |