| 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 | $184.49 | 8.857% | $200.8303 | $200.83 | $200.85 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.78 | 7.800% | $110.7968 | $110.80 | $110.80 | $110.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.82 | 12.583% | $104.4995 | $104.50 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.58 | 4.107% | $252.5428 | $252.54 | $252.55 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.73 | 5.392% | $70.3281 | $70.33 | $70.35 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.59 | 4.334% | $69.476 | $69.48 | $69.50 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.57 | 12.564% | $270.7952 | $270.80 | $270.80 | $270.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $996.56 | $1,079.2687 | $1,079.28 | $1,079.35 | $1,079.20 | |