| 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 | $195.79 | 8.424% | $212.2833 | $212.28 | $212.30 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.99 | 5.103% | $192.328 | $192.33 | $192.35 | $192.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.73 | 7.844% | $80.5918 | $80.59 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.43 | 8.416% | $88.2831 | $88.28 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.83 | 4.242% | $110.3193 | $110.32 | $110.30 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.32 | 4.400% | $89.0741 | $89.07 | $89.05 | $89.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.59 | 12.302% | $278.0485 | $278.05 | $278.05 | $278.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $973.68 | $1,050.9281 | $1,050.92 | $1,050.95 | $1,050.90 | |