| 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 | $191.96 | 8.872% | $208.9907 | $208.99 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.68 | 3.142% | $71.8693 | $71.87 | $71.85 | $71.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.94 | 8.498% | $157.257 | $157.26 | $157.25 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.92 | 6.297% | $107.2749 | $107.27 | $107.25 | $107.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.41 | 7.252% | $178.4781 | $178.48 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.63 | 12.229% | $246.4886 | $246.49 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.77 | 11.766% | $269.099 | $269.10 | $269.10 | $269.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,134.31 | $1,239.4576 | $1,239.46 | $1,239.45 | $1,239.60 | |