| 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 | $166.70 | 12.349% | $187.2858 | $187.29 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.59 | 5.784% | $178.3412 | $178.34 | $178.35 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.95 | 3.447% | $248.2211 | $248.22 | $248.20 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.35 | 13.117% | $265.0897 | $265.09 | $265.10 | $265.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.29 | 10.220% | $274.7674 | $274.77 | $274.75 | $274.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.84 | 7.291% | $197.2438 | $197.24 | $197.25 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.69 | 12.447% | $60.3728 | $60.37 | $60.35 | $60.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,296.41 | $1,411.3218 | $1,411.32 | $1,411.30 | $1,411.30 | |