| 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 | $190.76 | 6.337% | $202.8485 | $202.85 | $202.85 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.48 | 4.482% | $81.9975 | $82.00 | $82.00 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.29 | 10.840% | $106.7278 | $106.73 | $106.75 | $106.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.82 | 8.300% | $9.5521 | $9.55 | $9.55 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.43 | 12.798% | $280.2241 | $280.22 | $280.20 | $280.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.74 | 11.756% | $253.3956 | $253.40 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.55 | 7.233% | $221.4898 | $221.49 | $221.50 | $221.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.07 | $1,156.2354 | $1,156.24 | $1,156.25 | $1,156.20 | |