| 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 | $246.45 | 8.439% | $267.2479 | $267.25 | $267.25 | $267.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.31 | 10.204% | $127.0762 | $127.08 | $127.10 | $127.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.62 | 4.845% | $215.5823 | $215.58 | $215.60 | $215.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.68 | 7.482% | $120.0359 | $120.04 | $120.05 | $120.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.68 | 13.269% | $209.1852 | $209.19 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.75 | 9.169% | $153.6554 | $153.66 | $153.65 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.70 | 7.677% | $185.9582 | $185.96 | $185.95 | $186.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.19 | $1,278.7411 | $1,278.76 | $1,278.80 | $1,278.80 | |