| 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 | $187.95 | 10.277% | $207.2656 | $207.27 | $207.25 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.92 | 7.278% | $9.5692 | $9.57 | $9.55 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.52 | 5.700% | $227.8046 | $227.80 | $227.80 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.46 | 7.217% | $89.4833 | $89.48 | $89.50 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.89 | 10.738% | $252.3608 | $252.36 | $252.35 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.34 | 6.662% | $262.7512 | $262.75 | $262.75 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.85 | 3.595% | $255.7243 | $255.72 | $255.70 | $255.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,216.93 | $1,304.9590 | $1,304.95 | $1,304.90 | $1,305.10 | |