| 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 | $180.76 | 13.567% | $205.2837 | $205.28 | $205.30 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.84 | 7.605% | $79.4555 | $79.46 | $79.45 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.63 | 7.660% | $256.9091 | $256.91 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.56 | 8.520% | $111.2981 | $111.30 | $111.30 | $111.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.71 | 9.322% | $211.7676 | $211.77 | $211.75 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.92 | 3.785% | $250.0388 | $250.04 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.98 | 6.734% | $173.9551 | $173.96 | $173.95 | $174.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,193.40 | $1,288.7079 | $1,288.72 | $1,288.70 | $1,288.80 | |