| 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 | $191.67 | 8.670% | $208.2878 | $208.29 | $208.30 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.45 | 12.275% | $141.9717 | $141.97 | $141.95 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.68 | 5.351% | $249.3447 | $249.34 | $249.35 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.27 | 13.848% | $280.3735 | $280.37 | $280.35 | $280.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.81 | 4.652% | $252.0125 | $252.01 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.30 | 8.139% | $87.917 | $87.92 | $87.90 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.33 | 8.590% | $169.7587 | $169.76 | $169.75 | $169.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,279.51 | $1,389.6659 | $1,389.66 | $1,389.60 | $1,389.70 | |