| 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 | $210.58 | 8.369% | $228.2034 | $228.20 | $228.20 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.74 | 12.612% | $278.985 | $278.99 | $279.00 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.43 | 9.729% | $187.0111 | $187.01 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.48 | 12.597% | $139.0348 | $139.03 | $139.05 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.26 | 8.421% | $97.8608 | $97.86 | $97.85 | $97.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.83 | 6.234% | $103.9287 | $103.93 | $103.95 | $103.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.42 | 13.565% | $249.1843 | $249.18 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,159.74 | $1,284.2081 | $1,284.20 | $1,284.25 | $1,284.20 | |