| 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 | $187.42 | 11.489% | $208.9527 | $208.95 | $208.95 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.34 | 5.405% | $76.25 | $76.25 | $76.25 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.49 | 6.417% | $145.2486 | $145.25 | $145.25 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.89 | 12.317% | $127.9178 | $127.92 | $127.90 | $127.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.48 | 4.146% | $249.4088 | $249.41 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.41 | 13.134% | $282.1675 | $282.17 | $282.15 | $282.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.29 | 5.481% | $170.1303 | $170.13 | $170.15 | $170.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,160.32 | $1,260.0757 | $1,260.08 | $1,260.05 | $1,260.10 | |