| 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 | $234.66 | 9.866% | $257.8116 | $257.81 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.31 | 7.182% | $28.1996 | $28.20 | $28.20 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.40 | 12.131% | $216.8614 | $216.86 | $216.85 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.86 | 10.232% | $200.4679 | $200.47 | $200.45 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.66 | 4.196% | $192.4083 | $192.41 | $192.40 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.81 | 7.731% | $87.0574 | $87.06 | $87.05 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.58 | 13.552% | $282.2676 | $282.27 | $282.25 | $282.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,150.28 | $1,265.0738 | $1,265.08 | $1,265.00 | $1,265.20 | |