| 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 | $242.34 | 8.208% | $262.2313 | $262.23 | $262.25 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.25 | 8.284% | $206.0103 | $206.01 | $206.00 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.47 | 10.154% | $94.1486 | $94.15 | $94.15 | $94.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.74 | 8.214% | $79.797 | $79.80 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.99 | 13.507% | $283.7561 | $283.76 | $283.75 | $283.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.87 | 8.575% | $17.2309 | $17.23 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.55 | 4.504% | $239.8889 | $239.89 | $239.90 | $239.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.21 | $1,183.0631 | $1,183.07 | $1,183.10 | $1,183.00 | |