| 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 | $189.25 | 8.454% | $205.2492 | $205.25 | $205.25 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.97 | 6.810% | $233.8819 | $233.88 | $233.90 | $233.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.70 | 10.301% | $70.2617 | $70.26 | $70.25 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.90 | 12.117% | $205.062 | $205.06 | $205.05 | $205.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.86 | 6.118% | $78.3788 | $78.38 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.74 | 5.555% | $261.502 | $261.50 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.37 | 8.339% | $244.1636 | $244.16 | $244.15 | $244.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,201.79 | $1,298.4992 | $1,298.49 | $1,298.50 | $1,298.60 | |