| 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 | $189.39 | 8.125% | $204.7779 | $204.78 | $204.80 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.37 | 12.234% | $17.2504 | $17.25 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.89 | 9.195% | $197.5228 | $197.52 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.77 | 10.471% | $277.0281 | $277.03 | $277.05 | $277.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.67 | 10.599% | $240.7408 | $240.74 | $240.75 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.99 | 9.396% | $143.2978 | $143.30 | $143.30 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.59 | 5.541% | $216.9817 | $216.98 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,190.67 | $1,297.5995 | $1,297.60 | $1,297.65 | $1,297.60 | |