| 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 | $249.80 | 11.369% | $278.1998 | $278.20 | $278.20 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.51 | 8.277% | $9.2144 | $9.21 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.81 | 10.386% | $39.5292 | $39.53 | $39.55 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.42 | 10.180% | $209.8048 | $209.80 | $209.80 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.34 | 8.217% | $151.8717 | $151.87 | $151.85 | $151.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.32 | 7.840% | $114.6555 | $114.66 | $114.65 | $114.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.95 | 7.595% | $54.8197 | $54.82 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.15 | $858.0951 | $858.09 | $858.05 | $858.10 | |