| 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 | $195.63 | 7.242% | $209.7975 | $209.80 | $209.80 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.77 | 8.247% | $53.8745 | $53.87 | $53.85 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.47 | 10.355% | $83.2849 | $83.28 | $83.30 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.94 | 11.277% | $208.0212 | $208.02 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.96 | 7.194% | $251.863 | $251.86 | $251.85 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.72 | 12.111% | $279.9636 | $279.96 | $279.95 | $280.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.64 | 10.376% | $158.5441 | $158.54 | $158.55 | $158.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.13 | $1,245.3488 | $1,245.33 | $1,245.30 | $1,245.40 | |