| 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 | $238.69 | 13.707% | $271.4072 | $271.41 | $271.40 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.45 | 5.826% | $176.1474 | $176.15 | $176.15 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.96 | 11.541% | $150.5357 | $150.54 | $150.55 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.93 | 10.259% | $175.2346 | $175.23 | $175.25 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.46 | 6.245% | $126.9203 | $126.92 | $126.90 | $126.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.30 | 7.192% | $254.3666 | $254.37 | $254.35 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.81 | 8.268% | $243.3973 | $243.40 | $243.40 | $243.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,280.60 | $1,398.0091 | $1,398.02 | $1,398.00 | $1,397.90 | |