| 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 | $151.42 | 13.511% | $171.8784 | $171.88 | $171.90 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.50 | 6.445% | $214.4867 | $214.49 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.94 | 13.752% | $285.4493 | $285.45 | $285.45 | $285.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.75 | 13.420% | $208.4093 | $208.41 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.31 | 8.536% | $211.9817 | $211.98 | $212.00 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.59 | 7.625% | $162.0725 | $162.07 | $162.05 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.54 | 9.592% | $139.7736 | $139.77 | $139.75 | $139.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,261.05 | $1,394.0515 | $1,394.05 | $1,394.05 | $1,394.10 | |