| 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 | $184.31 | 8.199% | $199.4216 | $199.42 | $199.40 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.41 | 3.826% | $80.3717 | $80.37 | $80.35 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.88 | 8.523% | $189.785 | $189.79 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.43 | 4.703% | $78.9775 | $78.98 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.90 | 13.714% | $246.6457 | $246.65 | $246.65 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.59 | 3.400% | $237.3961 | $237.40 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.74 | 3.656% | $258.8705 | $258.87 | $258.85 | $258.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,208.26 | $1,291.4681 | $1,291.48 | $1,291.45 | $1,291.50 | |