| 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 | $184.93 | 8.293% | $200.2662 | $200.27 | $200.25 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.68 | 9.829% | $78.7254 | $78.73 | $78.75 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.53 | 7.244% | $206.4769 | $206.48 | $206.50 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.92 | 11.540% | $256.4528 | $256.45 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.78 | 13.135% | $86.8651 | $86.87 | $86.85 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.82 | 5.806% | $156.4024 | $156.40 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.30 | 10.529% | $272.2329 | $272.23 | $272.25 | $272.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,149.96 | $1,257.4217 | $1,257.43 | $1,257.45 | $1,257.50 | |